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OpenBSD IPSEC backdoors: Why are open source developers selling out to FBI?

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OpenBSD IPSEC backdoors: Why are open source developers selling out to FBI?

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Post by vsagarv » Wed, Dec 15, 2010, 10:56 AM UTC

Theo's email says a lot without actually saying it out. Does any one have any additional details on this?

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Post by vsagarv » Wed, Dec 15, 2010, 10:57 AM UTC

Here's the link for those who didn't read Theo's email: http://marc.info/?l=openbsd-tech&m=129236621626462&#...

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Post by badwetter » Wed, Dec 15, 2010, 2:59 PM UTC

Most likely because they like the $ and consider it a feather in their cap to work for a government agency? Maybe some misguided patriotism too.

This is eye-opening for sure!

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