Hi Nicholas,
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> Subject: ERM IWS on Unix?
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> Does ERM IWS run on Unix?
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> If not, is there any plans to in the future?
there is currently not a Unix version of Image Web Server available,
although it is possible this may happen in the (distant) future.
> Currently this NIMDA virus is wreaking havoc with
> our Microsoft IIS, and a shift to Unix would be
> a good solution.
Although I can sympathise with your position (my own system at home was
infected with Code Red 2), my understanding is NIMDA has primarily been
spread via email, and although it can attack IIS directly a properly patched
and configured IIS is quite safe.
Windows in general has a bad reputation for viruses and bugs, but the
reality is it's not really any worse than other OS's when you factor in the
amount of functionality it provides in comparison to your typical Unix
system. That's the tradeoff the majority of the market has made
(functionality vs security), and I really don't see it changing anytime
soon. Most "viruses" on windows are quite basic and only survive through
end-user error (clicking on unknown attachments, failing to update virus
checkers etc). If nothing else you have to admit Microsoft does release
patches very quickly for real security flaws - much faster than you could
expect from the opensource community.
The other thing to consider is a Unix version of Image Web Server would
likely perform poorly due to architectural limitations.
Lastly, don't forget the first ever internet Worm was written for Unix and
exploited a buffer-overrun security flaw (just like Code Red and NIMDA...)!
Regards,
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Simon
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