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diff --git a/network/driftnet/README b/network/driftnet/README index 29b72babe4..03ebbda903 100644 --- a/network/driftnet/README +++ b/network/driftnet/README @@ -1,8 +1,9 @@ -Driftnet is a program that allows you to view images that pass over any -network you are connected to. The author of the software notes that this is -a horrible invasion of privacy and that you should never use this software. -He also notes that it could be useful for sysadmins enforcing company -computer policy. +Driftnet is a program designed to capture JPEG and GIF images by sniffing +network traffic and display them in an X window. Optionally, you may also +capture MPEG audio streams and play them. According to the author, "It is +a horrific invasion of privacy and shouldn't be used by anyone anywhere." -This is an updated version available from GitHub, which includes several +Original project: http://www.ex-parrot.com/~chris/driftnet/ + +This is an updated version available from GitHub, which includes several patches for use on newer systems. |