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Nmap Development: Re: [nmap-svn] r11551 - ncat (SO_DEBUG)

Re: [nmap-svn] r11551 - ncat (SO_DEBUG)

From: Kris Katterjohn <katterjohn_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:13:58 -0600

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On 01/04/2009 11:43 PM, Fyodor wrote:
> Hi Kris. Let's treat this as a callout for anyone whow wants this -D
> (SO_DEBUG) feature to say so. And preferably they can explain how
> they plan to use it, as that might benefit others.
>
> If nobody announces a need for SO_DEBUG in a few days, let's take it
> out. There is no point adding code and complexity and using an option
> letter for a feature if we can't identify anyone who actually wants
> it. The patch will stay archived, so we could always put it back in
> if we see more demand for it in the future.
>
> Also, if we keep it in, we might as well document it in the man page.
>

Since this was of course a reasonable request and nobody has come forth yet,
I'll remove the option from Ncat (probably) tomorrow assuming nothing changes.

Also, since you weren't explicit either way, may I suggest keeping the Nsock
functionality there so that Ncat or any other Nsock-utilizing program to come
about can use it if desired? Or should it go too until the need arises?

> Cheers,
> -F

Thanks,
Kris Katterjohn

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