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Linux security sucks too?

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Xeen:
Someone pointed me to this, claiming that Linux is even more unsecure than Windows:

http://lwn.net/Alerts/

Not exactly sure how to respond.

flap:
I don't understand what your point is. That unix software has bugs? Of course it does. Just not as many as Microsoft software.

Calum:
what is their point?

open source software enables people to see and fix bugs and holes quickly. this happens time and again and is free for those who wish to take advantage of the freely donated fixes.

closed source software (we are talking windows, solaris, and so on) does not have this. they still have the holes and bugs but because nobody but the vendors can see the code, those holes never get plugged. the practical evidence shows that *BSD and  linux are a shitload more secure than other big but closed OSs, and this is the reason.

jasonlane:
One of Open Sources strong points is that it can be judged (the product, code etc.) by your peers. Proprietary / closed source development does not have that advantage. This means that bugs ARE fewer in Open Source developments and bugs are usually fixed at a quicker pace. It makes sense to involve and engage the community at large, rather than to try and close as many people out as possible.

mushrooomprince:
Heh ... Linux security sucks ... yeah  they would like that wouldn't they ?

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