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Subject: FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is uncool
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Hey up list,



Look, just a rant here.


Who in *HELL* thought it would be a cool idea to release no less than
FOUR security advisories today ?

I mean, couldn't this have waited and remained undisclosed until monday ?

I for one do *NOT* relish the idea of updating 50+ boxes this evening
and tomorrow !


Not to mention a whole lot of merchants and banks have toggled IT Freeze
a few weeks ago, to ensure xmas shopping doesn't get disturbed by
production changes.


Seriously, this is just irritating.


/flame