linuxworld.com — Even the most casual observer of the linux-kernel mailing must have noticed that, in the shadow of the firmware flame war, there is also a heated discussion over the management of security issues. There have also been some attempts to turn this local battle into a multi-list, regional conflict. Finding the right way to deal with security problems i
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Closed AccountJul 24, 2008
lol @ infighting. no wonder it's always the year of the Linux desktop.
rolosworldJul 24, 2008
did you even read the article or you just mentally masturbated?
elipabstJul 24, 2008
Umm, no....Read the "update":<a class="user" href="http://bsd.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/03/06/1313218&from=rss">http://bsd.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/03/06/13 ...</a>FWIW, these comparisons basically go back and forth between FreeBSD and Linux as new releases come out, so it's usually a bad idea to start showing everyone how big your E-wang is because inevitably you'll be eating crow in a few months.
courtjester555Jul 24, 2008
As a desktop user, I've found Linux to be quite secure. The numbers game alone protects it from many attacks; threats will target Windows computers simply because there are so many more of them.Then again, Linux is probably more secure than Windows anyway (especially sans antivirus program).
thefingerJul 24, 2008
"Security holes are way more important than regular bugs."Tell that to an end user.
m6ackJul 24, 2008
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bipolarruledoutJul 24, 2008
Raise your hand if you even know what a kernel is. Is slashdot having a link exchange program now?
Closed AccountJul 24, 2008
Linus seems to think that evolution will take place naturally... I think that's a little long winded...