It doesn't have side effects if it's turned off.. :)
>
> > This is an imperfect world, and rejecting something because it isn't
> > perfect doesn't help. It won't *force* applications to be more
> > careful, which is what some may hope for.
>
> That is irrelevant, because it needs only a slight adaption by the
> exploit writers.
Absoulty Untrue. I offered cash, a few said they'd try. I got no
responce.. If it were that easy.. :)
A 'slight adaption' isn't always possible when you are trying to overflow
a buffer..
> >
> > "The point of locks on your house is not to stop burglars, but to make
> > it harder for them so that they try the next house down the street".
>
> "Using antibiotica carelessly harms more in the long run, because the
> bacteria becomes immune, so it won't work when you really need it"
> (OK, not 100% accurate)
>
Actually, 100% unrelated.
> -A.
>