I didn't say all distros should be notified, for that exact reason. I listed a handful of major fistros.
replyWho gets to decide who the lucky few are?
replySounds like a job for the Linux Foundation maybe?
replyHuman beings
replyQualified by what?
replyAre you implying it requires expertise to figure out the ten (plus or minus a factor of two) biggest distros? I think most people that understand the context of the question can figure out pretty similar lists.
replyRather than the current situation, where they can pwn machines after the exploit is made public?
replyYes. After the exploit is made public, the window of opportunity closes quickly.
replyNot if people don't get notified!
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