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Vint Cerf on Net Security, Hacking, and Acting

ancientribe writes "Father of the Internet Vint Cerf talks candidly in an article on Dark Reading about his being a Googler, and the biggest problems with Internet security and what he sees as the most promising solutions. He says that he's only done a little casual hacking, and that the term 'hacker' no longer comes with the honor it once did. Cerf also reveals in this personal look at the Internet icon that his real dream was to be an actor."

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  1. hackers given a bad name? by tomstdenis · · Score: -1, Troll

    NO WAI! I needed the inventor of the intertubes to tell me that...

    No offense, and I'm glad he has his opinions and all, but who gives a shit? Really? I mean 2600 [and the like] have been touting the virtures of the hacker culture for over 20 years now (before there was an internet in public usage really).

    Oh I get it, famous dude + say something obvious == news.

    Is Anna still dead?

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  2. Re:Speak for yourself, troll. by The+Bungi · · Score: 0, Troll
    Have you found a successful gnu/linux hosted botnet outside of a lab? Take your chicken little nonsense back to Redmond

    Oh flocktard-in-chief, I'm eagerly awaiting your response to dedazo. I mean, it does not get any better than your prick arrogant "well show me" and then BOOM BABY!! Go on, I'm looking forward to it, as always.