Re: Did MS pull an Ilfak? (MS patch bindiff results)

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

Pierre Vandevenne wrote:
> Good Day,
>
>
> > > Come on, guys, Microsoft created and compiled the patch before me if
> > > judged by the file timestamps.
>
>
> GE> So you ripped off MS? :) I knew it!
> GE> It's that smile.. never trust that smile...
>
> I know this is a bit too technical and there could/will be a lot of
> confusion on this but... while the fixes DO almost the same thing,
> they do it in a different way.
>
> To take an analogy...
>
> Gadi's about to show up at a door without lock.
>
> Microsoft's way of handling the issue: replace the door with a door
> with a lock. They have the plans and the rights to the building after all.
>
> Ilfak's approach. Get a single minded strong guy to block the door at
> all times.
>
> Broken functionality: can't drink beer with Gadi in either cases.

Beer~!
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