I don't think that was his point. I believe he indicated that security flaws are found quicker in open source than closed source. Which is true. He also said the counter to that is that a project that is actively developed closes those security flaws quicker than closed source. In the end, he addressed a fundamental misunderstanding about closed source software in that many individuals believe that because the software is closed that it is less vulnerable to security holes or people finding the flaws. I think it was a great article pointing to the strength of open source software.
--Larry > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeff Lasman > Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 2:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [SAtalk] SA makes ZDNet news > > > On Monday 13 October 2003 07:16, Todd Schuldt wrote: > > > Full article at: > > URL: http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-5089977.html > > <rant> > So let me get this straight, > > Rand Wacker, director of product strategy and planning for e-mail > software maker Sendmail, says > > <snip> > The attack on the software's filtering process highlights the > dangers of > open-source projects > </snip> > > Gee, I thought sendmail was pro open-source. > > Does Wacky Wacker <smile> forget for a moment that the company that > funds his paycheck is built on a product that's entirely open source? > > I've learned something today. > > To leave Sendmail behind. > </rant> > > Jeff > -- > Jeff Lasman, nobaloney.net, P. O. Box 52672, Riverside, CA > 92517 US Professional Internet Services & Support / > Consulting / Colocation Our blists address used on lists is > for list email only Phone +1 909 324-9706, or see: "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html"; ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: SF.net Giveback Program. SourceForge.net hosts over 70,000 Open Source Projects. See the people who have HELPED US provide better services: Click here: http://sourceforge.net/supporters.php _______________________________________________ Spamassassin-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/spamassassin-talk ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: SF.net Giveback Program. SourceForge.net hosts over 70,000 Open Source Projects. See the people who have HELPED US provide better services: Click here: http://sourceforge.net/supporters.php _______________________________________________ Spamassassin-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/spamassassin-talk
