> Since most Linux distros come with all those apps, and in > many cases the > apps are installed by default, wouldn't it make sense to > point them out? I > agree with you that the way these things are counted is a bit > flaky (and in > some cases, self-serving), but that's a different issue.
Certainly, it's very important to point them out. But to say that Windows is more secure than Linux based on these numbers is just flat wrong. The typical Linux distribution comes with a few different choices of web browsers, image editors, chat programs, instant messengers, terminal emulators, etc. Windows comes with IE, Paint, MSN Messenger, and the command prompt. Sure, we all point at these programs as Microsoft's fault if a hole is found, but these were all BUILT by Microsoft. In fact, often the software that contains a 'Linux Vulnerability' has a Windows version, so to be fair these studies should count that as a Windows vulnerability as well. Again, I'm not saying that Linux is better than Windows, nor that Linux is more secure than Windows. Just that these studies that Microsoft loves to spout on about are usually scientifically invalid, and don't prove anything. -------------- This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. A1. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:244452 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
