[gnome-bluetooth] bluetooth: always on?

[Edd Dumbill]

On Sat, 2004-07-10 at 17:31 +0200, gabor wrote:
> hi,
> 
> first: thanks for gnome-bluetooth. finally i can easily send files between my phone and my laptop  :)
> 
> what is the usualy way you/people use bluetooth?
> do you always have bluetooth enabled on your phone?
> or only when you want to transfer something?
> i have heard many contradictional arguments about bluetooth vulnerabilites.
> what''t the truth? :))
> i usually have bluetooth enabled but not discoverable. will i be safe?

that's what i do too.  for most models of phone this is OK, but i
encourage you to check with your phone manufacturer for security
recommendations.

-- Edd