Re: GSS warns that hackers can now destroy hardware

[rms () computerbytesman com]

Yes.  "hardware-destroying" is an adjective for "software".  The hyphen is
the key.

Richard

> 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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