Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 07:17:20 -0600 From: Richard Wackerbarth <rkw@dataplex.net> To: Mun Fai WONG <mfwong@mol.net.my> Cc: security@freebsd.org Subject: Re: FreeBSD vs BorderWare Message-ID: <l03010d01aedafa892fb5@[208.2.87.4]> In-Reply-To: <32b5c1243534002@molhub.mol.net.my>
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>1) It is based on a secured OS phillosophy >2) It is "commercially" backed by the vendor >3) It has been tested >4) Availability of the source to the modified kernel is impossible compared >to FreeBSD as FreeBSD is a very "open" software distribution with source >codes freely available. "Security through Obscurity" is a very false sense of security. It also leaves you at the mercy of the vendor. Sometimes, "commercial" support is worse than no support. There are a number of individuals/companies who will be happy to provide support-for-hire for FreeBSD. With FreeBSD you have the added advantage that you have support options. You can do it yourself with lots of help on the net. You can also hire someone for support. And if you are not pleased with them, you can select another.
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