On Thu, 30 Mar 2000, Matt McClanahan wrote:
>
> David Mandel wrote:
>
> > Corel or Caldera for certain end-users
> > Corel is cool. It is polished, very easy to
> > install (when things work), and easy to use.
> > However, it is a desktop distribution without the
> > security needed for servers. It also lacks the
> > tools hackers want (compilers, emacs, etc.)
>
> Corel isn't just not suited for servers, it is a security disaster. I
> pity any user that puts a Corel Linux system directly on the Internet.
I agree. I may have understated the magnitude of Corel's short comings
in the security area. It has little more security than Windows 95/98.
On the other hand, this security level is fine for users in small
friendly offices protected by firewalls. People in these offices
are generally non-techies who need simple easy to use systems
which stay up. CorelLinux will do this. Moreover, CorelLinux is
a Linux which makes it work well with any Linux/Unix application
or internet server. In particular, it can run the X-applications
on your servers.
Sincerely,
David Mandel
Chief Activist
Portland Linux/Unix Group
1440 NE 59th
Portland, Oregon 97213
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