Padlock clicks shut on network stack project
Posted by Steve Revill Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:54:00 GMT
We’re excited to be able to reveal two important steps in the overhaul of RISC OS’ creaking network stack today.
It’s a lock-in on step 1
After a number of briefcases containing keys were exchanged, and several complex meetings concluded in a three way handshake the bounty, which opened in February 2017, has now begun at a top secret location.
This particular bounty received a generous sponsorship from equally hush hush RISC OS Developments Ltd as part of their vision to improve that particular area of the OS. We’re very grateful for that, and invite other companies to present giant cardboard cheques to accelerate their favourite bounties towards each target amount too.
Image courtesy of Margo Wright and April McDonald
Even while compiling this article, service providers are announcing that support for insecure protocols are being dropped, and that security blunders mean actually checking certificates for validity or revocation is essential.
Once the next stable release is out of the way there will be an opportunity to test drive the new AcornSSL compatible module – opening up a raft of new possibilities connecting to web based services like banking apps, social media, and file sharing.
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