Re:The Linux Backdoor Attempt of 2003
by luckydude on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @06:11PM
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I'm old so maybe the meaning of "script kiddy" has evolved, but back in the day my understanding is that term applied to people who did this sort of thing. Maybe I misunderstand the term, hacking into machines is certainly not my area of expertise.
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To my understanding, the meaning of "script kiddie" hasn't changed much over time. It still means:
Someone who breaks into computers by merely executing the scripts and hacking tools written by others, without any coding on their own, and without any deep knowledge about that attack.
Re:The Linux Backdoor Attempt of 2003
by luckydude on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @07:51PM
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OK, so I was wrong. Not sure what to call the person who did the backdoor then (nor why it is a big deal). But whatever, I used the wrong term, sorry.
Re:The Linux Backdoor Attempt of 2003
by 69_years_and on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @10:54PM
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Anyway luckydue - good spotting in finding it those years ago and thanks for all your effort. As a linux user, I appreciate the effort all the linux hackers make.
Re:The Linux Backdoor Attempt of 2003
by luckydude on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @11:55PM
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The Linux kernel guys are an impressive bunch. I've helped but I'm not in their league. I did BitKeeper to help Linus. He's a great programmer, architect, and manager, and in ~25 years in the industry I've never met another guy with his skill set.
In spite of all the shit I've taken for the choices I have made, I'd do it all over again to help Linus. That guy is unique. I know you guys like him but I think few people really realize how unique he is. He's a big deal, I am not.