Re: [ilugd]: Is Linux as vulnerable as Windows?
--- Pritam Pal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Counting viruses is simplistic, but there is evidence that Windows is becoming more resistent, and Linux is becoming more of a target Turning the heat up another notch on a long-simmering debate, the Aberdeen Group has published a study comparing the security of Linux/Unix systems with that of the Microsoft Windows family of products. Contrary to popular misperception, Microsoft does not have the worst track record when it comes to security vulnerabilities. Also contrary to popular wisdom, Unix- and Linux-based systems are just as vulnerable to viruses, Trojan horses, and worms, Aberdeen's report states. All such reports are to be taken with more than a pinch of salt. You never know which reports are sponsored by the Redmond Giant, which is known only afterwards. Shortly you will also see the reactions. Just hang on and go on reading both sides of the stories. But still the beauty of Linux lies in its configurability - you know the traps and can overcome them if you carefully master the tricks. But tell me with Windows what other option do you have than going for the latest antivirus toolkit or upgrading the software, which always translates into money. -- narsingh Missed your favourite TV serial last night? Try the new, Yahoo! TV. visit http://in.tv.yahoo.com To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe in subject header. Check archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd%40wpaa.org
Re: [ilugd]: Is Linux as vulnerable as Windows?
Its seems like every Phd in US assumes the moral responsibility of inventing 1 new radical theory/observation every month, to prove that they deserved the phd. Even better is to touch a sensitive topic, get sponsor companies. Be it linux viruses, cell fones and brain tumor, cigarettes and nail biting, alcohol and hair growth behind the palms, chewing gum and impotency etc etc. pagal hain salle. --- Pritam Pal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Counting viruses is simplistic, but there is evidence that Windows is becoming more resistent, and Linux is becoming more of a target Turning the heat up another notch on a All such reports are to be taken with more than a pinch of salt. You never know which reports are sponsored by the Redmond Giant, which is known only afterwards. Shortly you will also see the reactions. Just hang on and go on reading both sides of the stories. But still the beauty of Linux lies in its configurability - you know the traps and can overcome them if you carefully master the tricks. But tell me with Windows what other option do you have than going for the latest antivirus toolkit or upgrading the software, which always translates into money. -- narsingh To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe in subject header. Check archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd%40wpaa.org
Re: [ilugd]: Is Linux as vulnerable as Windows?
Hi Folks! On Thu, Feb 27, 2003 at 05:28:35PM +0530, Pritam Pal wrote: Counting viruses is simplistic, but there is evidence that Windows is becoming more resistent, Consider this ... Linux is open source ... it's pretty much likely that ppl at MS are copying smart pieces of Linux code into Windodo to make it a better product. But you have no way of _proving_ that since Windodo is proprietory and you'll never have a look at the sources. Consider this too ... the GUI and Pointing Devices were a Xerox innovation, but (as it is said ) eventually got copied into two of the most popular OSs. One of them was Windodo. The other popular OS has recently opted for a BSD UNIX variant to be it's core engine i.e. the Kernel. And sometime back (I believe) I prove it to one gentleman that the mighty VMS is also based on the UNIX design. Actually ... a group of hackers has been able to implement a bare-basics OpenVMS clone based on the Linux code base, (I have the source code for that one if you need the proof) Whatever you do ... whereever you reach ... you are not alone ... UNIX is with you ... you can't get rid of it ... try as hard as you can ... be Aberdeen or whatever. (atleast I am not leaving the UNIX camp) Regards, Gagan. To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe in subject header. Check archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/ilugd%40wpaa.org
