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On Jul 28, 2001 at 00:11, Prem D'Souza wrote:
It's a fact: Microsoft has never been a particularly secure platform, but then, these products have historically not needed to be secure.
Not an excuse. Read on.
Microsoft products should not be subjected to the same scrutiny as UNIX products because they are in a different class. Despite this fact, many
Yes, they are in a different class. Then don't try to use them outside that class. They are not server-grade products.
Here, we have several computers connected to a DSL modem via a Windows box. The guys are waiting for me to get my comp and install Linux so we can have a secure connection, real firewalls, and generally a server.
So whether windows or linux, remember that each was made for a particular class of users and we have to put ourselves in other's shoes too to pass judgement on a product.
Yes, each is made for a particular class. The problems occur when one tries to use them for the wrong purpose. Linux is not a home desktop OS yet. Windows is not a server OS, unless you want a toy server.