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Mythology correctionMythology correctionPosted Jul 29, 2005 17:23 UTC (Fri) by ncm (subscriber, #165)In reply to: Mythology correction by freeio Parent article: Cisco Files Suit to Gag Researcher, Security Conference (eWeek)
This isn't slashdot. Please have something to say before you post. Also, wait until you're another five or six decades older before you try to get away with the expression "well-nigh".
Cisco doesn't expect to keep Lynn's paper secret. Most likely their goal is to create a "chilling effect" around IOS security research. They'll succeed in driving it underground. That won't stop exploits, but will make customers feel less exposed.
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Mythology correction Posted Jul 29, 2005 18:23 UTC (Fri) by freeio (guest, #9622) [Link] "This isn't slashdot. Please have something to say before you post. Also, wait until you're another five or six decades older before you try to get away with the expression 'well-nigh.'"
Other than the incorrect mythology reference, I stand by my original post. I agree that intimidation is part of Cisco's plan, but not the whole of it. If possible, they would also like to have been able to undo the release of the information, which they have failed to do.
As for the use of "well nigh", the term was used quite properly. In contemporary English usage, there is no restriction upon the use of the term to persons of any particular age group.
Contemporary English usage Posted Aug 1, 2005 1:22 UTC (Mon) by xoddam (subscriber, #2322) [Link] > As for the use of "well nigh", the term was used quite properly.> In contemporary English usage, there is no restriction upon the > use of the term to persons of any particular age group.
Well said, that man!
Mythology correction Posted Jul 31, 2005 18:26 UTC (Sun) by oloryn (guest, #7408) [Link] They'll succeed in driving it underground. That won't stop exploits, but will make customers feel less exposed. They may feel less exposed, but they'll really be more exposed. This may be looked upon as good by Cisco's marketing department, but it's actually bad for the customer.
When public perception is at odds with your experience Posted Jul 31, 2005 19:29 UTC (Sun) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091) [Link] In fact, perception is good until exploits start appearing on the darknet and live routers start being taken over. If that does not happen, the emperor keeps his clothes on for some more time.
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