Hi :) Maybe some people tend to think installing a compiler is giving an intruder the possibility to compile his own code. Personally I think, that this thought is one step too late for securing a system. If an intruder already has compromised the system it has been proven that the system is insecure. I think not installing a compiler is limiting damage done by an intruder, but not making a system more secure.
just my 2 cents George On 02 May 2006 16:21:41 +1200, josh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello... > > Some people seem to think that installing a compiler inherently makes > their system less secure... despite never being able to cite any actual > reasons why. > > Personally, I really dont see how a compiler is going to lessen > security, particuarly when they are used to patch the system, But I was > wondering what people here thought? > > > Josh
