Proven: Windows is more secure than Linux out of the box

zerodamage · Mar 21, 2004, 05:53 PM

" After years of petty squabbling between the most innovative company in the software industry and a few pesky upstart hippie developers over which of their operating systems is more secure, the verdict is finally in. Microsoft's flagship Windows software is more secure than Linux. You can demonstrate this for yourself just as we did."

Full Article: Newsforge

caqde · Mar 21, 2004, 06:40 PM

Wow I never knew a peice of paper and some labels made something secure.

I don't think this really proves anything. I am not impressed.

ToshiroOC · Mar 21, 2004, 07:04 PM

I suppose the study that declared Windows more secure than Linux was funded by the same company that is backing SCO?

EDIT: Well now that I've read it, hellloooo there joke article:

Quote:

In contrast to the flimsy paper envelope holding the Linux CD, the Windows CD is typically in a plastic case that is secured shut with a label that warns you to be sure you are in compliance with the licensing terms found elsewhere in the box before opening it. This security seal is designed to prevent worms from getting into the CD case and infecting your Windows installation before it is installed, and is an invaluable security asset.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Mar 21, 2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by caqde
Wow I never knew a peice of paper and some labels made something secure. I don't think this really proves anything. I am not impressed.

well you have to compair xp with a ver of linux release on or before the windows release date

raid517 · Mar 21, 2004, 07:15 PM

Lol, well its a good job that that plastic cover is so good at stopping worms getting into Windows CDs - since they can get in just about any other way you can imagine.

My Linux box is more secure - but whether right now it is more usable than windows is another question.

GJ

ivan300 · Mar 21, 2004, 07:53 PM

im sorry that is a load of shit! windows forces u to use the administrator but in linux when you are root it tells you multiple times to switch to a nomral account because of the sicurity rish

they havent really talked about any actualy security reasons of y windows is better....

Warren_15 · Mar 21, 2004, 09:00 PM

But as far as raw administration is concerned, Linux is more secure

rogeld · Mar 21, 2004, 09:41 PM

It is a joke article, get a grip

Veeoh · Mar 22, 2004, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ivan300
im sorry that is a load of shit! windows forces u to use the administrator but in linux when you are root it tells you multiple times to switch to a nomral account because of the sicurity rish

they havent really talked about any actualy security reasons of y windows is better....

The article was a joke - you know, humour?

sigh

Not really difficult is it.

Mar 21, 2004, 05:53 PM	#1
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Proven: Windows is more secure than Linux out of the box " After years of petty squabbling between the most innovative company in the software industry and a few pesky upstart hippie developers over which of their operating systems is more secure, the verdict is finally in. Microsoft's flagship Windows software is more secure than Linux. You can demonstrate this for yourself just as we did." Full Article: Newsforge

Mar 21, 2004, 06:40 PM	#2
caqde HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: US, IL Posts: 505 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Wow I never knew a peice of paper and some labels made something secure. I don't think this really proves anything. I am not impressed. __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 925 AM3/ Giga-byte MA790XT-UD4P XFX HD5770 1GB / 2x8GB of Geil DDR3 12800 10-10-10-28 Samsung SH-S182D DVD-RW drive / Sony Optiarc BD-5300S BD-RW drive Western Digital WD1501FASS(Primary)/Western Digital 15EADS(Secondary)/Western Digital 7500AACS(Secondary)/Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320gb(Secondary) Antec TP-550 / CoolerMaster CMStacker Sound Blaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Professional / Creative Inspire 6600 6.1 speakers Samsugn T200HD 20" LCD Monitor / Logitech Internet 350 Black Keyboard Logitech MX510 Mouse

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Mar 21, 2004, 07:15 PM	#5
raid517 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,518 Rep Power: 0	Lol, well its a good job that that plastic cover is so good at stopping worms getting into Windows CDs - since they can get in just about any other way you can imagine. My Linux box is more secure - but whether right now it is more usable than windows is another question. GJ

Mar 21, 2004, 07:53 PM	#6
ivan300 Booooo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Bc Posts: 236 Rep Power: 0	im sorry that is a load of shit! windows forces u to use the administrator but in linux when you are root it tells you multiple times to switch to a nomral account because of the sicurity rish they havent really talked about any actualy security reasons of y windows is better....

Mar 21, 2004, 09:41 PM	#8
rogeld DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 259 Rep Power: 0	It is a joke article, get a grip