[ubuntu-za] 3G modem

[Sudhashen Naicker]

Michael Gorven wrote:
> On Tuesday 06 October 2009 15:50:01 Sudhashen Naicker wrote:
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>> Why would you avoid reverse ssh if possible?
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> Firstly it requires another server to act as the tunnel endpoint, and it 
> introduces more parts which can fail. It will also increase the latency, and 
> uses extra bandwith at the tunnel endpoint.
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thanks for the info. But I would rather have the disadvantages above 
than be port knocked on a 3g modem connection on the unrestricted apn. 
My needs are such that I trigger connection to my hosting server on 
event or when I send a request - occasional use rather than constant.
> By the way, rather don't send HTML mail to the list, and definitely not 
> HTML-only mail. Personally I usually ignore HTML mail.
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noted - apologies.
> Michael
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