Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:50:06 +0100 From: Damien Fleuriot <ml@my.gd> To: Joe Holden <lists@rewt.org.uk> Cc: "freebsd-stable@freebsd.org" <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is uncool Message-ID: <4EF4B13E.2020109@my.gd> In-Reply-To: <4EF4B0B2.10709@rewt.org.uk> References: <4EF4A75C.2040609@my.gd> <4EF4B0B2.10709@rewt.org.uk>
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My point (which may or may not be valid) was that if the vulnerabilities remained *undisclosed*, they would have a much lower chance of being exploited. On 12/23/11 5:47 PM, Joe Holden wrote: > So don't update until Monday? The outcome will be the same :) > > Damien Fleuriot wrote: >> 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list >> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable >> To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >
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