Terry Dunlap wrote: >Have you ever noticed that OpenBSD and FreeBSD install Sendmail as part >of their default installs? I just installed OpenBSD 2.9 today on a test >box (I know there are new versions). I was shocked to find Sendmail >running on this OS which claims to offer a "secure" default install. > >Granted, I checked the OpenBSD site regarding their implementation of >Sendmail, and they have made some security changes to it. However, given >its track record, why is Sendmail a part of the default installs on >these *BSD flavors? Why is it part of ANY default install??? > I think it is part of the default install because BSD is usually targeted for servers. I personally use OpenBSD as my Desktop but thats just me. Really, I think it comes down to the fact that even though OpenBSD installs sendmail defaultly they still yet to have a crackable default install over the last 4 (5 by now?) years.
Ash --- Darkfire Secure Linux -- http://www.gnulinux.net
