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[Discuss] free SSL certs from the EFF



On 12/7/2014 2:57 PM, Richard Pieri wrote:
> A few days ago Ed posited that we'll get there someday. Truth is, 
> we've been there for some time. With DNSCurve and DNSCrypt we have 
> exactly the kinds of encrypted DNS service that he called for. Why 
> haven't they been widely adopted? I figure it's a "Paul Vixie, yes! 
> DJB, no!" issue.

More likely, an "Oh my aching back! The IT crew wants more money again!" 
issue. :-(

In the past, I've worked with and suffered under some managers whose 
view of security was that it didn't matter as long as _/they/_ couldn't 
be blamed for a failure. I'm sorry to say that they were usually correct.

Bill

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