FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is uncool

Joe Holden lists at rewt.org.uk
Fri Dec 23 16:47:50 UTC 2011


So don't update until Monday? The outcome will be the same :)

Damien Fleuriot wrote:
> Hey up list,
> 
> 
> 
> Look, just a rant here.
> 
> 
> Who in *HELL* thought it would be a cool idea to release no less than
> FOUR security advisories today ?
> 
> I mean, couldn't this have waited and remained undisclosed until monday ?
> 
> I for one do *NOT* relish the idea of updating 50+ boxes this evening
> and tomorrow !
> 
> 
> Not to mention a whole lot of merchants and banks have toggled IT Freeze
> a few weeks ago, to ensure xmas shopping doesn't get disturbed by
> production changes.
> 
> 
> Seriously, this is just irritating.
> 
> 
> /flame
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