[_Algernon_]

>Basically, IP networking still allows direct connections, but also allows far more possibilities.

[freehorse]

> allows far more possibilities.

>> attack surface, and give manufacturers access to way more information than I am comfortable with

When your device is on your WiFi you cannot be completely sure what it does (unless you monitor the traffic).

[gbear605]

As opposed to a USB device which requires you to install an opaque driver, which could also phone home? That’s hardly a win as far as security goes.

[immibis]

And requires more configuration! Sure let me just type a netmask into my headphones by tapping the volume buttons.

[DonHopkins]

Hey, is your root password still bazz1l?

I've got a cat named Emacs, but he's not allowed to be a root password.