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

<Eric replies>
> Not if there aren't holes in it.  OpenBSD is a great example of this.
> They've only distributed software that had a root exploit once in 7
> years.  Anybody can look at the code, but if there's no way to get in,
> there's no way to get in.

Point taken.

However, through my relentless pursuit of redheads I've discovered absolute
perfection is rarely arrived at.  I can only assume that applies to
operating systems as well.

Do you really think that Open BSD has attracted the degree of attention that
MS has?  Imagine a concerted assault by folks with the skill level of this
group.  It's hard to imagine that someone wouldn't get through.

In the meantime, I'll be the first to agree that the less trod path is the
safer one.

Win Wiencke

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