On Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:32:58 +0200 Pascal Hambourg <[email protected]> wrote:
> Joe a écrit : > > > > All network communication is actually based on MAC addresses > > No. Communication over an ethernet network is, but not all network > communication is. > > I realise that, but there are only so many levels of complexity which are worth introducing at once. The more 'buts' and 'excepts' in an explanation, the harder it is to follow. The point being made was that MAC addresses cannot be concealed, which is valid wherever MAC addresses exist. The issue does not arise in those interfaces which don't use Ethernet at the PC, such as DSL modems and cellphone dongles and virtual interfaces like VPNs, nor away from the PC across routers into other broadcast domains. But a computer within a local network will communicate entirely by Ethernet, either wired or wireless. -- Joe -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
