> > If there are problems, the authors would like to hear
> > about it directly, instead of reading it in some mailing
> > list by accident...
> 
> It's an editorial complaint.  I don't like the breaking the
> program into seperate programs by function.  IMO, DJB is wrong,
> and this does nothing to enhance security.

It's not only DJB. Take a look at Postfix, which also has a good
reputation for security. Postfix consists of separate programs
with well defined privileges. Wietse Venema has been quite clear
that such a separation was the only way he could guarantee the
security of Postfix.

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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