Re: STARTTLS and ircd

[Greg Budai <thuffir@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 15 Feb 2000, Thomas Kuiper wrote:

> that was the main idea about it :) server<->server doesn't make much sense

I don't completly agree. Tough a secure connection should be built up at
client level. Even if it goes trough the server.

> imho since they already can use "kinda secure" zip links, and you always

Er zip as a cipher :))) That's a good one :)

> could be sniffed when getting broadcasted to hundred of servers. Don't
> forget about SERVICE passwords. I mainly want it for services :)

Definately. For opers, and services.

Greg