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From: sean@ukma.UUCP (Sean Casey)
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Subject: Re: Must computer systems be an armed camp?
Message-ID: <421@ukma.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 22-Dec-84 21:36:57 EST
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Posted: Sat Dec 22 21:36:57 1984
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I heard that somewhere up north one of the big phone companies (I
know I know but it was a while ago) is testing a system where you
can see the number that's calling you before you answer he phone.
You  can  also cause certain numbers to be automatically screened
out. If someone has an unlisted number, it won't show, but for $3
you  can  call  a phone company number immediately and get an in-
stant trace.

This setup has obvious implications for computers on modems. Once
widely  implemented, it will virtually eliminate phone line hack-
ing.

Sean Casey

"Engineers...they just LOVE to change things."