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Re: eBay halts auction of Excel flaw

  • Subject: Re: eBay halts auction of Excel flaw
  • From: Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:30:26 +0000
  • Newsgroups: alt.hacker
  • Organization: schestowitz.com / MCC / Manchester University
  • References: <wfmmf.1673$3Z.776@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.net> <Xns9727A1BE6C34Cgandalfparker@199.245.68.61>
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__/ [Gandalf  Parker] on Friday 09 December 2005 23:54 \__

> Digiwar <infowarnow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> contributed wisdom to
> news:wfmmf.1673$3Z.776@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
> 
>> "The eBay seller even had a special offer for Microsoft employees: a 10
>> percent discount. "To qualify, you MUST provide @microsoft.com e-mail
>> address and MUST mention discount code LINUXRULZ during checkout," the
>> now-removed post said."
> 
> Thats some creative attitude. Definetly yank the sale but that parts got to
> make you smile. :)
> 
> Gandalf  Parker

When Microsoft drive Symantec out of business, such exploits (unless it was a
hoax all along) would have financial incentive to Microsoft it(them)self. It
has been discusses before. Amusing stuff.

Roy

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