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Aqualung

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Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

Good read from TechRepublic.  People have many choices today; for those that are able, a platform switch may be a wise decision.

The insecurity of platforms and how open source overcomes

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seventy

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Re: Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

That article is crap but I agree on the advantages of Linux for some people.

Aqualung

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Re: Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

That article is crap.

I didn't realize, thanks for pointing it out.  Any evidence to back up the assertion?

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Re: Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

can you play modern games on linux?

Aqualung

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Re: Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

can you play modern games on linux?

Some, yes.  Unfortunately not enough but that has been changing and will likely continue to change. 

I play BF in Wine...  Not modern but its one of the only games I play.

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Jesus Villamor

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Re: Why Linux and FOSS are more resilient in the face of security threats

Plus, Linux doesn't need antivirus software...
http://www.howtogeek.com/135392/htg-exp … en-you-do/