SELinux

Alan Peery peery at io.com
Sat Jan 22 07:57:12 UTC 2011



On 21 Jan 2011, at 23:31, Joe Zeff <joe at zeff.us> wrote:
> IMO, an unsecured computer on the net is just as much of an attractive 
> nuisance as a swimming pool that's not properly fenced in and the owner 
> is just as liable for any damage.
> 
Your analogy is flawed, as pools are not generally able to conduct remote attacks once compromised. That's why unsecured computers are bad.

On a complete side note, perhaps those worried about unfenced pools should consider keeping a closer eye on the things dear to them that might fall in.

Alan


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