On 7 November 2013 19:50, Alexander Holler <[email protected]> wrote: > "up to date" is the keyword here. E.g. squeeze is still supported but it's > openssl doesn't support TLSv1.2. And even if it would be EOL, I would like > it, if I would have the freedom to choose myself, when I stop using it. > > Some people just don't want to buy a new phone every year. And there are > many legitimate reasons to refuse upgrading a phone, pc or whatever to the > latest available software versions.
Digital security is undoubtedly akin to an arms race. Using software that has stopped receiving security updates is undoubtedly a way of saying you're not interested in being ahead in the race. But yes, I honestly fully support freedom for people to shoot themselves in the foot if they want to :) Regards, Matthew _______________________________________________ JDev mailing list Info: http://mail.jabber.org/mailman/listinfo/jdev Unsubscribe: [email protected] _______________________________________________
