• MOARbid1@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I applaud the quick action and implementing a path forward. We all need to fend for ourselves, because the US government cannot be counted on anymore.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 month ago

      Which…is absolutely wild. The government should absolutely be funding vulnerability research. If anything so that they can exploit them.

      But I suspect they are taking the corporate approach. The foundation is going to do the research anyway and publish it widely. Just take advantage while adding nothing of value in return.

      God I hate this fucking timeline.

      • ricecake@sh.itjust.works
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        1 month ago

        Even corporations understand the value of having a seat at the table. A significant reason for corporate sponsorship of standards groups and such is so that if it comes up, they have a person there who can argue for their interests.
        Not even in an interesting or corrupt way.
        “Our engineers think it would be better to do it this way, any objections?” And then everyone talks about it.

        Leaving means you only get to use what others put together. If your needs don’t fit you just have to cope.

        Corporations love getting stuff for free, but if all it takes to solve a technical problem is cash, that’s great too. Cash is a better way to solve a technical problem than time and engineers.