Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> Essentially looks like Intel compromised (whether intentional or not is a different point)

If it wasn't intentional, then it wasn't a compromise. So it's not a different point.




"To compromise" means "to weaken" or "to endanger", not "to make _a_ compromise". To make a compromise is an intentional act, but you can compromise (e.g. the security of) something by sloppiness. So yes, it is a different point.

(Yeah, I know, don't blame me. English _is_ weird.)




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: