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You could say the same abouf most stuff OpenBSD rewrites for improved security. Many of those things aren't even critical. They just do thd rewrites as part of
by nickpsecurity 8y ago
You could say the same abouf most stuff OpenBSD rewrites for improved security. Many of those things aren't even critical. They just do thd rewrites as part of code maintenance. Then, they use CVS instead of a high-integrity/security VCS. It's a little strange/inconsistent if compared to the general pattern of replacing old, insecure stuff.
- busterarm 8y agoThe security of one and security of another aren't an apples to apples comparison. The underlying security of the operating system and user applications running in it has very different risks and benefits versus the integrity of source code commits and who gets to make them. The latter is something they're equipped to deal with without changing tools. They've decided that the costs of making that technology change aren't worth the benefits that it provides and I mostly agree.