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All of this is doable. And none of this will happen. At least, none of this will happen until consumers and buyers start caring more about security than about t
by Kalium 12y ago
All of this is doable. And none of this will happen. At least, none of this will happen until consumers and buyers start caring more about security than about the newest and shiniest feature.
- Terr_ 12y agoThere's also a supplier-angle: They'll care more if they must disclose/be-liable-for major leaks or flaws on their product.
- Kalium 12y agoNow that would change everything. And probably do a lot of damage to Silicon Valley. It would make startups much less risk-friendly.
- Terr_ 12y agoObviously it's possible to go overboard, but it's a bit like pollution or other externalities. "Sure, the new EPA dumping regulations would harm "small petrochemical startups", but if the river really is getting undrinkable..."
- Kalium 12y agoIf history is any guide, we'll have to wait for the metaphorical river to catch fire before anything is done.
- danielweber 12y agoIt would be wonderful for me, personally, but otherwise abysmal for the industry.