to its Windows Operating system when they are two entirely different things. Linux
is a combination of things, C library, kernel, X, apps, and so on. If we are going to
compare the vulnerabilities in both then OK, but the linux kernel has suffered maybe 5 big
exploitable holes, comparable to lets say blaster like holes in MS, in its existence. The Windows OS
(this includes the kernel, RPC, IE, and every other MS app they dont give u a choice or not
to install, because it comes bundled with the kernel and everything else) has suffered hundreds
of these attacks.
If you want to take this to an application level then thats fine. Sure there are buggy linux apps but
they do not spread malicious crap like sobig. Only the MS windows architecture is vulnerable to viruses
like sobig. Its in incredibly poor taste to compare windows server 2003 to redhat 6.
If you want to do a fair comparison of Windows vs Linux then lets compare Debian Woody fresh install to
Windows XP fresh install. And then give the results to your marketing people to 'freshen' up.
I am not in anyway ANTI-MS, i just want to see fair and balanced results. I know im preaching
to the choir but its a point that must be made.
chris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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