[Discuss] kernel.org

[markw at mohawksoft.com]

>> From: Jon Masters [mailto:jonathan at jonmasters.org]

> Nothing against John or Peter, but there's such a thing as change
> management.  If it was easy to put it back up quickly and safely, but it
> needs to be overhauled to enhance functionality, then the thing to do is
> put it back up quickly, and plan the overhaul in such a way that it
> doesn't entail a month of downtime.

That is one way to operate, yes. But if the previous implementation was
suspect, then one MUST assume putting it back up would only restore the
illicit access as well.

One of the "anti-business" aspect of open source, is the mentality that
you'll get it when its ready. For one, like all things, it has pros and
cons, but sometimes its good.