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The 'Security Circus'
Post Date: Aug 16, 2008
Category: Computers
"Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, says he's fed up with what he sees as a "security circus" surrounding software vulnerabilities and how they're hyped by security people."

He also calls the OpenBSD people "a bunch of masturbating monkeys."

Torvalds is not one to ensure that he doesn't piss people off when he writes about his opinions, which makes this a rather interesting read about his view on security. Of course, Torvalds says the way security bugs are handled with the Linux kernel is the best way.

Read more: http://www.linuxworld.com…alds-security-circus.html
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    ʊchalkley3

    I go where I please, and I please where I go

    masturbating monkeys? Gotta love the man.
    08.16.08 7:20 am
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    ӝNirach

    Worrying is about as effective as chewing gum to solve algebra

    He certainly has a way with words unlike anyone else.
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    08.16.08 5:54 pm
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