OpenSSH Releases Version 5.0

os2man lets us know that OpenSSH version 5.0 has been released. The mirrors are linked from the top page. "OpenSSH (OpenBSD Secure Shell) is a set of computer programs providing encrypted communication sessions over a computer network using the ssh protocol. It was created as an open source alternative to the proprietary Secure Shell software suite offered by SSH Communications Security. OpenSSH is available for almost any Operating System."

Comments

Re:Stay Classy

[Noryungi]

The Debian maintainers wrote to Theo personally, while the correct email address for OpenSSH problems, issues and bug reports is "openssh@openssh.com".

The result is that the maintainers of OpenSSH were not properly notified, and a bug was left in the code. For all that it's worth, it seems Theo was on holidays, with no access to a computer.

So, sure, it may sound harsh, but I believe it's for a good cause: OpenSSH developers really want a stable and secure software. Consider the announcement a reminder of the proper procedure to warn them of bugs, not a dig at this or that operating system.

Re:Stay Classy

[Copid]

I don't think that anybody is questioning whether a mistake was made. The problem is that there's no reason to publicly humiliate the people (read: volunteers) who made it in order to correct it. The point could just as easily have been made without specifically naming anybody.

I know that if I sent out a mass emailed "reminder" to my company about the proper protocol for something and specifically called out somebody from another group in it, the response would be a universal, "What a dick!" I'd be lucky to avoid being taken to the woodshed by my boss for it. That's just not how it's done.