----- Original Message -----
From: "Art" <artky1k@UNINETS.NET>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: [OT:] Worm


<Snip>
> Some day I'm going to go to linux, open source operating systems provide
> great protection as the source code is reviewed by those who can
understand
> it and holes and backdoors are quickly recognized and repaired.

I wonder.  If Linux were the dominant system  wouldn't it be easier to hack
into because the source is open?

Mr. Gates effectively hides the inner workings of Windows so that is at
least one obstacle.

Don't get me wrong, Microsoft IMHO has done nothing to be proud of.  Their
technology seems to come from the Vladivostok telephone directory.  Their
documentation is miserable and their products seem to have a hard time
working.

Win

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