[sldev] Re: Scripting projects priority survey

[Sean Dague]

On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 08:13:42AM -0500, Argent Stonecutter wrote:
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> That will probably depend on the size and nature of the runtime. For  
> languages like Python with a significant runtime of their own, and a  
> runtime that includes "dangerous" APIs, I suspect it would take a  
> significant effort from Linden Labs to support safely.
>
> I share Bruce Tong's concern about the security implications of allowing 
> arbitrary CIL uploads. The SL environment requires more than usual levels 
> of care... I would let the OpenSim people collect the arrow-holes in 
> their shirts here.

Heh.  That's ok, we tend to wear thick jackets. ;)

Fwiw, while OpenSim does use assemblies for script execution, it doesn't
let the user upload them.

    -Sean

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There is no silver bullet.  Plus, werewolves make better neighbors
than zombies, and they tend to keep the vampire population down.
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