On Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:37:17 +0200, "Marius Van Deventer - Umzimkulu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Maybe the team should consider this for the OpenBSD 4.0 artwork. > >Maybe with a tagline like "The Admin who could not read" or "Annie get >your Glasses". > >OR, (in light of so many users who expect list members to hold their >hands) it could say something about the value of man pages. > >I'm sure any new user who sees that on his new CD jewel case will think >twice before posting silly questions. Maybe I'm just a bit too jaded but... These days, you see computer security mentioned on the nightly news, yet there's never any mention of correctness or quality. The result has been obvious; people have flocked to OpenBSD in hopes of attaining this supposed "security" thing but they never realized there is a lot of work and learning required. The often used OpenBSD phrase "Secure By Default" actually encourages the lazy attitudes and lack of learning. Worse yet, "Secure By Default" is fairly misleading since systems are always secured by knowledge, effort and dedication. Though he dumbed down the details a lot, before Theo's post on this thread, how many people had any clue how dangerous X and/or video drivers (particularly closed source blob drivers) really are? More importantly, how many people would extend the effort to try solving the problem? If a slogan was used that is less buzzword compliant, less inviting and less misleading, the situation might improve or at least potential users would be forewarned about the study and effort required. Personally, I lean towards "Difficult By Default" but probably because it also applies to my personality. ;-) kind regards, jcr
