"risky" PD software

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From: Phillip E. Parker
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1992 23:07

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I don't understand: how is running PD software risky if the user has access
to files he is not supposed to show to anyone? Specifically, why is it more
risky than running Wordperfect etc.?

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