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Diebold Voting Machines Audited by California

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the who-didn't-see-this-coming dept.

Panaqqa writes "Diebold must be wondering what else can go wrong. Considering their arrogance in the past, their comeuppance is truly well deserved. The State of California's source code review [PDF] of the Diebold voting system has been released. Additional reports will be made available as the Secretary of State determines that they do not inadvertently disclose security-sensitive information. One wonders what it will take to convince voting machine manufacturers not to do things like hard coding passwords as '12345678.'"

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  1. It's not being done because... by brianeisley · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...the Republican-owned and -operated companies that make these things are doing their damnedest to convince states it shouldn't be done, using "security" and the urge to computerize everything under the sun as excuses.

    Their true goals, of course, are (a) to increase their business, and (b) to help their favorite crooks get in office and stay there--where they can then send even more business their way. Lather, rinse, repeat.

  2. Re:Just use paper counting by c6gunner · · Score: 0, Troll

    If the person wants to sit and the seat is up, possible ass contact with disgusting toilet water.
    Ah, so you're a proponent of mass-suicide. Cool!
  3. fuck you panigger by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    go suck on a big fat dick you fucking linux bitch. nigger.

  4. Re:Amazing.. truly amazing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'm sorry, but that link has very little credibility if you look at the rest of this guys blog. He thinks he has PSYCHIC POWERS fer christs sake! I seriously doubt he was actually involved in the review. Nutcase I say. Maybe the machines are bad, but you won't find out there, and Id suggest not quoting from it unless you want to be embarassed.