"Deviant" == The Deviant
writes:
On Sat, 20 Jul 1996, Deranged Mutant wrote:
Subject: A Snake-Oil FAQ
Be wary of marketing gimmicks related to "if you can crack our software" contests.
Deviant> I think that this one really is just a bit too broad. Not really. What about the `unbreakable OTP' system challenge that went through this list a couple of months ago? ``Break our algorithm, and we sell you the company for $1''. The algorithm was broken, and the vendor slithered away never to be heard from again (but did not sell the worthless company). It's a good metric. -- steve@miranova.com baur Unsolicited commercial e-mail will be proofread for $250/hour. Andrea Seastrand: For your vote on the Telecom bill, I will vote for anyone except you in November.