, 2002-04-03
We all know that outdated network software is security hazard. The solution: hard-wired expiration codes that self-destruct an old program when it's past its prime.
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A really bad idea: The solution is better placed elsewhere
2002-04-03
Robert A. Klahn (rklahn@acm.org) (1 replies)
Robert A. Klahn (rklahn@acm.org) (1 replies)
There's no way I'm going to consider using software that is timebombed, whether open-source or proprietary. I strongly doubt I'm in the minority in that respect.
Keep thinking about how to fix the problem, Mr. Lasser, but this particular idea is DOA.
-Steve
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