☝ Is Open Source Good For Security?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Simon Phipps

I’ve two stories about the discovery and resolution of bugs in important software packages – Solaris and Java – that suggest a properly-functioning open source community gets security problems fixed faster than a closed process. Read about it on ComputerWorldUK.

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☞ Dealing With Monopolists

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Simon Phipps
  • White House will propose new digital copyright laws
    The Obama administration wants Big Media to have even more repressive control on America’s citizens. Looks like Obama doesn’t need the people that got him elected any more.

  • Anti-transparency
    Seems companies abusing the DMCA to limit free speech are easily identifiable by their fear of transparency. Look at this disgusting new ploy aimed at keeping their bullying secret.

  • OSI Commends the US Department of Justice
    The OSI Board has welcomed the DoJ’s further investigation of the sale of patents by CPTN, as well as endorsed the comments made by the FSF on the matter.

  • Random Startup Generator
    If you’re about to set out on your own and are looking for startup ideas, you should check here to see if it’s been done before…

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