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Re: [vikram] think and flame



"V.Vikram" proclaimed:
> > pl. without a warning message don't post such mess. to the list.
> to mr.mks:
> yes i _fully_ expected a response like this. consider the foll pts:
> 
>         a) isnt it quite obvious that the fact there was _no_ warning
>            itself was warning enough ? no ?

Even though I don't agree with all of Vikram's points, I think this
particular incident has illustrated a very important safety issue.  DO NOT
run any script or program that you don't know about.  Treat all foreign
code like a ticking time bomb.

Thaths
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