Re: GSS warns that hackers can now destroy hardware

["Brian Loe" <knobdy () gmail com>]

Wouldn't it be software destroying hardware?

On 9/28/07, rms () computerbytesman com <rms () computerbytesman com> wrote:
> In my condo building, the door for the parking garage is controlled by an
> off-the-shelf Windows PC.  I'm sure with enough time and effort, the
> software in this box can be modified to start closing the garage door in
> such a way to scratch up a car as it is passing through.  Does this count
> as hardware-destroying software ;-).
>
> Richard
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