also sprach Michael Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2002.04.04.0211 +0200]:
> > because it will prevent s.d.o from serving a buggy package. it's not
> > fixed perfectly, but at least it's not subject to a known exploit.
> 
> Could you be a little more careful with your terms? A DOS is not an
> exploit, it's a DOS. By saying "exploit" your implying a far more
> critical problem than actually exists.

will do, sorry. a DOS is still a form of exploit - you exploit
services without giving in return, but then again the exploit has no
direct benefit for the instigator...

but no, i'll keep my head down and simply say i'm sorry. you are
absolutely right.

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