“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose”

Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by catgary on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @06:25PM (#26896217)

I'm a bit shocked that the IRB gave an exemption letter - are they hoping that the kernel maintainers won't take the (very reasonable) step towards legal action?

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by Arainach on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @08:30PM (#26897190)

What "legal action" do you think applies here?

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by eschaton on Thursday April 22, 2021 @07:34PM (#26909407)

Intentional misrepresentation that causes harm is commonly referred to as “fraud.”

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by slenk on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @09:23PM (#26897565)

I don't think any legal actions need to be taken. UMN can longer participate. Tough shit.

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by madpata on Thursday April 22, 2021 @10:11AM (#26902963)

Is it illegal to intentionally create security risks?

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by slenk on Thursday April 22, 2021 @10:18AM (#26903033)

I honestly do not know

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Re:“They introduce kernel bugs on purpose” by jasonwatkinspdx on Thursday April 22, 2021 @02:24PM (#26906140)

I'd guess they may not have understood what actually happened, or were leaning heavily on the IEEE reviewers having no issues with the paper, as at that point it'd already been excepted.

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