The regularity with which Microsoft has taken to announcing vulnerabilities and consequent software fixes has left few cheering about its security. In contrast, high expectations endure for open source, with proponents arguing that it's inherently more secure because a much larger set of developers can read the code, vet it and correct problems.
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spoken4
17 years 1 week 1 day 12 hours ago
Many people state that Windows
Many people state that Windows attracts most of the viruses etc because of its popularity. If Linux was more popular, would those who exploit security holes in Windows turn their attention to it in far greater depth?
dave
17 years 1 week 18 hours 53 min ago
Yes, but that wouldn't mean they
Yes, but that wouldn't mean they could get away with as much as they do with Windows. By default GNU/Linux distros are far more secure than default Windows installations. Furthermore, the GNU/Linux community contains a high number of very tech savvy people who are very likely to detect security flaws. They can report and patch any security issues much faster because the source code is available.