Re: {OT} Windows source code leaked to the internet

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From: Paul
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:32

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Phred wrote:

>> No, but it means a lot of security patches may be obsolete.
>> Time for us all to move to Linux!  :)
>
> If having access to fragments of source code compromises security,
> then why do you recommend Linux?

Good point!  :(  Hmm, how secure can Linux be then?

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Subject: Re: {OT} Windows source code leaked to the internet
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