On Mon, 9 Dec 2002, Paul Case wrote: > DVD CSS is a good example of poor security more than anything else.
If you hide code it can always be disassembled even if illegal or anything, the bad guys will find out (and that's why you use encryption in the first place!). So better have those algorithms published in the first place so everyone "knows". knowing the algorithm to encrypt != being able to crack the code > >unfortunately, there is no business model (how to pay my bred/water/rent) > >for free and open software. > > > Considering that programming isn't how I make my money, I'm free from > that sort of consideration ;-). For others however, you're quite > correct. It's really a shame, but that's how things work. it's possible to make money using free software, see RedHat, SuSE, IBM, Cygnus, Troll Tech and others. It's probably more difficult to do so than with non-free software however. Bart ---------- list options/archives/etc.: http://www.topica.com/lists/fd-dev unsubscribe: send blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Rv5.bbRv4l.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
