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NSA Asked Linus Torvalds To Install Backdoors Into GNU/Linux [2013](falkvinge.net)

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Icalasari@fedia.io
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I somehow misread that as NBA, and was very confused what basketball had to do with OS backdoors

NSA makes

WAY more sense

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IllNess@infosec.pub
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A OS backdoor is very simular to a backdoor cut, which allows a player to sneak behind defenders when they are focused on the ball or player with a ball.

NBA coaches have taken inspiration from many different places to perfect their plays. Computer security is just another step.

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lockhart@lemmy.ml
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they wanted to cut to the basket behind the defense

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Steamymoomilk@sh.itjust.works
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Michel jordan want to look at your browser history :D

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WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world
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No, that’s Mark McGwire.

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cmbabul@lemmy.world
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Nope this has Kareem written all over it

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WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world
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Roger Murdock?

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Sudo Sodium @lemdro.id
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I read it NASA at first

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