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The short answer I think is that the code is open. Anyone can review it and anyone can propose a change. Nobody really knows what lurks in the depths of Windows, not even MS.
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Contrary to popular belief, FOSS does not actually make programs more secure. It's actually a dangerous mindset because it promotes laziness over vigilance in FOSS. There are much better ways to determine whether a given program is secure or not aside from what license its under. I will say though that I do believe FOSS is more secure on average but I don't have hard data (no one really does) so it's just an opinion
And in the end this paper would argue that it is not the number of eyeballs that
have stared at code that makes a difference in software quality. What matters are design,
specification, implementation, and the education, talent and commitment of everyone
associated with the project
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[–] Holster 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
If it has code,it can be hacked.
[–] ANGRY_Hippopotamus ago (edited ago)
I stop reading when he said all Windows users are admins by default. That hasn't been true for over a decade.
He also seems to think all viruses are exe files that get through email filters and execute without any sort of warning.
Not gonna say Windows is great, but I honestly think Linux isn't any better, just less targeted
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The short answer I think is that the code is open. Anyone can review it and anyone can propose a change. Nobody really knows what lurks in the depths of Windows, not even MS.
[–] iownyou 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Contrary to popular belief, FOSS does not actually make programs more secure. It's actually a dangerous mindset because it promotes laziness over vigilance in FOSS. There are much better ways to determine whether a given program is secure or not aside from what license its under. I will say though that I do believe FOSS is more secure on average but I don't have hard data (no one really does) so it's just an opinion
A good read on this. Skip to the conclusion if you are lazy.