vnunet.com: Linux Security is a 'Myth,' Claims Microsoft | Linux Today

vnunet.com: Linux Security is a ‘Myth,’ Claims Microsoft

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 31, 2005

[ Thanks to ll for this
link. ]

“A senior Microsoft executive, speaking exclusively to
vnunet.com, has dismissed Linux’s reputation as a secure platform
as a ‘myth,’ claiming that the open source development process
creates fundamental security problems.

“Nick McGrath, head of platform strategy for Microsoft in the
UK, said that the myths surrounding the open source operating
system are rapidly being exploded, and that customers are
dismissing Linux as too immature to cope with mission-critical
computing…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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