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He's intensely invested in it, and sometimes comes off frustrated at the lack of interest (based on what I see on mastodon, happen to share instances). The sugg
by epakai 3y ago
He's intensely invested in it, and sometimes comes off frustrated at the lack of interest (based on what I see on mastodon, happen to share instances). The suggestion of malware was probably somewhat offensive as it is antithical to bringing disparate retro system users together.
Sorry that happened, but I think he is an unusual case. Hoping to provide some understanding for why it played out that way even though your question was reasonable.
- lupire 3y agoSecurity through being offended at the idea of needing security is rarely a winning plan.
- epakai 3y agoThey seem to be ESP32 based wifi modems talking to 8-bit machines over a variety of interfaces. I don't think exploits compromising the 8-bit machines are a serious concern or even likely. Presumably the question was just being playful curious. The IoT-style modems, maybe, but that wasn't what was asked. I'm not sure what the architecture is like for the network so I can't really say if there are security concerns there.
- ghaff 3y agoI have various electronic/computer things that various people would silently scream if they knew I was tossing them. I'll probably make a nominal effort to find a home but just a nominal effort and I bet they'll end up in someone else's attic after they've played around for a day or so.