On Tue, 1 Dec 1998, Michael H. Warfield wrote:
> services that users do not need or understand is one of my major "button
> pushes" against EVERY distribution out there. Some vendors and consultants
> are now complaining that Linux is way TOO easy to install because it allows
> users to unknowningly install poorly configured servers and shoot themselves
> in the foot. They are correct.
I disagree with you. A new user needs something that just works.
It can't be too easy.
Instead of disabling stuff, the distribution install scripts should
display prominent warnings, and advise users (new admins) themselves
to disable unwanted services. And to do the other things you
recommend.
But ultimately we are responsible for our own security. It's no-one
else's responsibility to prevent people from making mistakes, even
costly ones; but they presumably learn thereby.
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(Richard III, Act III, Scene II).
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