Re: exploit in linux kernel

On Sat, 2002-10-26 at 11:16, Richard Lightman wrote:
> * Bob Kimmel <[email protected]> [2002-10-26 17:45]:
> > > > > Sorry, but only in german...
> > > > > http://www.heise.de/newsticker/data/pab-25.10.02-001
> > > >
> > > > I must be missing something here.  Details for the exploit
> > > > are not available, because of the US-DMCA, when source code
> > > > for the entire kernel is freely available?
> > >
> > > We cannot discuss this with you because you are in the US (and
> > > probably are a
> > > US citizen ?).
> > >
> > 
> > Well, bi-national, one of them being US.  I think this keeps
> > me safe from indefinite detention without trial, but I'm not
> > completely sure.

Tell that to the two Russians the FBI lured into their grasp. 
Additionally, your citizenship is a moot point.  It has more to do with
being under US jurisdiction.  Which, if you are at Princeton, you
clearly are.

> It looks like you might be guilty if you follow the wrong links
> at: http://thefreeworld.net/
> 
> But not to worry: I am sure the US would never require foreign
> nationals to remain in the US without a work permit waiting months
> for a trial, or tell that they would be able to speak in their own
> defence in a hearing in the US, but deny them an entry visa.

Richard, the above paragraph could use <irony></irony> tags.

Slashdot ran a story about this about a week ago.  Someone posted the
details in the discussion section.  If the material at thefreeworld.net
is a violation of DMCA then most issues of Phrack are capitol offenses.
:-(

I was at an awards dinner a week ago.  Sen. Burns was there.  He was
being clued in on how the FCC and things like the DMCA stand in the way
of innovation.

The real point to this maneuver is to instigate public discourse.  It is
only the bright light of public discourse that will expose the shady
dealings between Congress and the PowerElite.

-- 
I think, therefore, ken_i_m
Chief Gadgeteer,
Elegant Innovations

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