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Dependency cooldowns turn you into a free-rider

calpaterson.com published 2026-04-148 min read

Against dependency cooldowns as a response to supply chain attacks

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Apr 15, 2026	Dependency cooldowns turn you into a free-rider by pabs3	187	122

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