Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> | Since GNU/Linux users tend not to run anti-virus programs, and
> | don't use traditional firewalls: does that mean they're always
> | liable?
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I agree with the assertion about viruses, but what GNU/Linux distro
doesn't come with iptables installed; configured and running by default?
And what is this "tradition" the author alludes to? A firewall is a
firewall, Shirley.
Rather than mandating that fraud claims will only be underwritten if
slap-on security is applied to an insecure OS, wouldn't it be better to
mandate the use of a /secure/ OS, for both the user *and* the bank, such
as Linux?
It amazes me that both government and corporations will gleefully throw
away money on proprietary Windows solutions, and risk loss due to fraud,
rather than make the most obvious; secure and inexpensive choice to use
Linux. Are they insane; corrupt; or both?
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K.
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