Originally posted by oblio
Now the question is since when has linux been a 'very secure' os.

never?
I get security advisories from SuSE almost daily.

http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin...or&which=title

http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin...or&which=title

http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin...r&which=vendor

http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin...r&which=vendor

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http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin...or&which=title

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oblio, I agree with you, Linux does not offer perfect security either, but I can't name a single OS that has absolutely no holes or security problems. As for security in comparison to a windows product, I believe that the lateset kernel of linux is more secure than most of the microsoft software products available. People are beginning to realize that they have to give up ease of use for security. Why do you think that microsoft has a firewall prepackaged with XP. They take a small step in the right direction with different logins for each user, but how about root permissions. How about before being able to delete necessary system files or programs or making major system changes, a root password must be entered. How about free upgrade CD's sent out to everyone who bought their OS that included all the patches and security fixes. Another thing, before they make a new version of a product they should look at all the security problems in the old version and fix them. Ive seen the same problem occur in several different versions of IE.