Linux is the gift that is going to keep on giving for years to come. At least a windows box can be usually fixed. Good luck getting a vendor that went out of business 3 years ago to help you.
So you are saying tht the exact same numbers of malware and virus exist for Linux and PC, and that Windows is just as secure?
Consider that at least you were smart enough to post AC.
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
But hey - IIRC Windows ten is the most Secure Windows ever! Like W8, like W
So you are saying tht the exact same numbers of malware and virus exist for Linux and PC, and that Windows is just as secure?
I don't see that statement in QPs comment. So... you like putting words in other peoples mouths to make a point?
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
Is it not true that Linux is used on many millions of IoT and network devices? Is it not true that oftentimes the makers of these devices do not provide any meaningful support after the release of the devices? Is it not true that over and over again such devices are found to have fixed passwords, gaping security holes ore are using libraries with known security problems?
So you are saying taht the exact same numbers of malware and virus exist for Linux and PC, and that Windows is just as secure?
I don't see that statement in QPs comment.
So... you like putting words in other peoples mouths to make a point?
I like cutting to the chase. Trying to parse his comment wasn't easy, bit in the end, I just decided that since he was expounding something superior abut Windows over Linux with the cryptic at least they can be fixed comment - I just took a stab at what he was trying to say. Don't like it? sue me.
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
Is it not true that Linux is used on many millions of IoT and network devices? Is it not true that oftentimes the makers of these devices do not provide any meaningful support after the release of the devices? Is it not true that over and over again such devices are found to have fixed passwords, gaping security holes ore are using libraries with known security problems?
And trying to conflate the issues of IOT with a Linux install on a PC is disingenuous. Having a fixed password and lack of support or updates is a manufacturer's issue, not a problem with Linux My Linux installs get more updates than My MacOS machines, which in turn get a few more than my Windows machines. My Samsung Android tablet has maybe 1 per year, though it's tapering off. And finally anyone purchasing and using an IOT device is purchasing their own problems willingly.
That doesn't make the problems with Windows any better, but it shows that the Linux world has it's own set of problems. Neither party has any right to look down upon the other one.
All operating systems have issues. I use Windows, MacOS and various flavors of Linux. Linux requires more and different knowledge (though I use that knowledge on Mac as well) MacOS has nuc'ed perfectly good working software, but really, the champ is Windows, especially Windows 10, with it's horrid update process. Hates some drivers, decides it knows better, then uninstalls it, and installs a driver that Microsoft thinks is better. Breaks software installs. Brings back the BSOD. Every update is an adventure, will the computer and software work when it reboots? If it reboots. What settings did it change? I even tried going Wi-Fi and don't download updates on a metered connection to try to stop Microsoft sexually assaulting a laptop. A couple weeks later, it downloaded an update anyhow. Plus, if you click on that metered connection, it will shut off functions that shouldn't have anything to do with metered connections, like Bluetooth connectivity..I tried to install a Bluetooth speaker to that machine, and it wouldn't unless I turned the metered connection update back on.
In ascending order of support needed:
MacOS - maybe 2 percent
Linux - 10 percent and dropping after people get the learning curve and used to terminal.
Dammit! (Score:5, Funny)
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I disagree! https://www.wired.com/story/re... [wired.com]
Linux is the gift that is going to keep on giving for years to come. At least a windows box can be usually fixed. Good luck getting a vendor that went out of business 3 years ago to help you.
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Consider that at least you were smart enough to post AC.
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
But hey - IIRC Windows ten is the most Secure Windows ever! Like W8, like W
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So you are saying tht the exact same numbers of malware and virus exist for Linux and PC, and that Windows is just as secure?
I don't see that statement in QPs comment.
So... you like putting words in other peoples mouths to make a point?
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
Is it not true that Linux is used on many millions of IoT and network devices? Is it not true that oftentimes the makers of these devices do not provide any meaningful support after the release of the devices? Is it not true that over and over again such devices are found to have fixed passwords, gaping security holes ore are using libraries with known security problems?
That doesn't make the proble
Re:Dammit! (Score:2)
So you are saying taht the exact same numbers of malware and virus exist for Linux and PC, and that Windows is just as secure?
I don't see that statement in QPs comment.
So... you like putting words in other peoples mouths to make a point?
I like cutting to the chase. Trying to parse his comment wasn't easy, bit in the end, I just decided that since he was expounding something superior abut Windows over Linux with the cryptic at least they can be fixed comment - I just took a stab at what he was trying to say. Don't like it? sue me.
Silly AC - this is not a tit for tat, where you point out a Linux problem as if it were teh equal of a Windows problem. Sorry, but we are talking about a body of work, and Windows is lapping the field several timas regarding it's abysmal security.
Is it not true that Linux is used on many millions of IoT and network devices? Is it not true that oftentimes the makers of these devices do not provide any meaningful support after the release of the devices? Is it not true that over and over again such devices are found to have fixed passwords, gaping security holes ore are using libraries with known security problems?
And trying to conflate the issues of IOT with a Linux install on a PC is disingenuous. Having a fixed password and lack of support or updates is a manufacturer's issue, not a problem with Linux My Linux installs get more updates than My MacOS machines, which in turn get a few more than my Windows machines. My Samsung Android tablet has maybe 1 per year, though it's tapering off. And finally anyone purchasing and using an IOT device is purchasing their own problems willingly.
That doesn't make the problems with Windows any better, but it shows that the Linux world has it's own set of problems. Neither party has any right to look down upon the other one.
All operating systems have issues. I use Windows, MacOS and various flavors of Linux. Linux requires more and different knowledge (though I use that knowledge on Mac as well) MacOS has nuc'ed perfectly good working software, but really, the champ is Windows, especially Windows 10, with it's horrid update process. Hates some drivers, decides it knows better, then uninstalls it, and installs a driver that Microsoft thinks is better. Breaks software installs. Brings back the BSOD. Every update is an adventure, will the computer and software work when it reboots? If it reboots. What settings did it change? I even tried going Wi-Fi and don't download updates on a metered connection to try to stop Microsoft sexually assaulting a laptop. A couple weeks later, it downloaded an update anyhow. Plus, if you click on that metered connection, it will shut off functions that shouldn't have anything to do with metered connections, like Bluetooth connectivity..I tried to install a Bluetooth speaker to that machine, and it wouldn't unless I turned the metered connection update back on.
In ascending order of support needed:
MacOS - maybe 2 percent Linux - 10 percent and dropping after people get the learning curve and used to terminal.
Windows - everything else.