[cap-talk] Need help with the confused deputy problem and Object-capability model

[Toby Murray]

On Wed, 2008-05-21 at 16:03 -0700, Mark Miller wrote:
> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM, Toby Murray
> <toby.murray at comlab.ox.ac.uk> wrote:
> > No, I disagree. We're in the object-capability model here, not a
> > capability-based OS.
> 
> We are in agreement on all substantive issues. And your use of
> terminology does correctly correspond to ocap terminology, while mine
> does not. However, since the issue is one of clearing up a possible
> confusion, I wanted to ensure that the explanation was not delicately
> and non-obviously resting on a terminological fine-point.

Good point. The purpose was meant to be to explain, not to split fine
hairs for the sake of correctness. Thanks for reminding me.