Re: DSA 438 - bad server time, bad kernel version or information delayed?
On Thu, Feb 19, 2004 at 02:30:54PM +0100, Florian Weimer wrote:
> Bernd S. Brentrup wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Feb 18, 2004 at 04:44:15PM -0500, Michael Stone wrote:
> > > On Wed, Feb 18, 2004 at 09:17:13PM +0100, Florian Weimer wrote:
> > > >Yes, this is the norm. Debian hides security bugs from its users for
> > > >extended periods of time.
> > >
> > > begone, troll
> >
> > Casting a spell on him won't work either :-), he'll raise his head again
> > next time this issue comes up.
> >
> > Obviously he isn't capable of accepting defeat.
>
> Debian isn't very transparent about this issue (which I consider very
> important), so I'm willing to help out. If read my other messages in
> this thread, you'll see that I'm trying to paint a more balanced picture
> (which is still rather bleak, but that's not my fault).
I don't consider the situation to be especially bleak, considering that the
alternatives are completely unworkable. I assume this is why you haven't
included any in your criticism.
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- mdz
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