> From: William T Goodall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > On 6 Jul 2004, at 7:15 pm, The Fool wrote: > > > Secunia agreed that straightforward comparisons are not possible, > > partly > > because some products receive more scrutiny than others. > > > > Microsoft products are researched more because of their wide use, while > > open-source products are easier to analyse because researchers have > > general access to the source code, Kristensen said. > > > > "A product is not necessarily more secure because fewer vulnerabilities > > are discovered," he added. > > Even the authors of the 'report' admit it is meaningless.
I've never been hacked or had a virus run through my system. Yet most l337 linux users with > 3 month uptimes discover their boxen ownored. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l