On 08/18/98 at 11:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >I was having a discussion with my ISP about Linux. He said he uses >Windows NT because it is much more secure than Linux. He stated that >since the source code was available that it was very unsecure. He >mentioned something about attaining root access by downloading >/etc/passwd and de-crypting the passwords. He bases this on a source >called cicia.org. He said it reflected several cases of insecurity >regarding Linux. I would like to know from a more qualified source as >to how to respond to this. I have been using Debian for a few months >now and thoroughly enjoy it. Not only as an operating system, but for >the documentation and the learning experience. Thank you for your time >and attention.
I know you are talking about NT vs Linux; but does anyone know how well Win95 password protection works? It doesn't the morons made the default configuration one where all the invader has to do is hit the ESC key to by pass the login. What is the _first_ thing some lacking in skill vandal would do upon seeing a login screen? "I can't get in here. Better get rid of the evidence" as he hits the ESC key. Any company that makes that configuration the default isn't capable of making a secure OS. It is beyond there mental ability. BTW, this is still the default for Win95 OSR2. Even better, there is no obvious way to change the default and the change takes some involved steps. George
