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Is there an "Evil bit"?

rohypnol
Do any firewalls actually block TCP packets with the "Evil bet" set or is that just a myth? Or is it actually used, but for something completely different?
Oct 1 '09 #1
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@rohypnol
Myth - April Fool's Prank, actually

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_bit
Oct 2 '09 #2

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