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> If your machine isn’t on the internet I don't think there are many such machines anymore. I am not seeing this as a common case at all. And in the present co
by sachdevap 7y ago
> If your machine isn’t on the internet
I don't think there are many such machines anymore. I am not seeing this as a common case at all. And in the present context of the Linux memory controller, they would never sacrifice general kernel security for performance.
- snovv_crash 7y agoOutside of your bubble they are pretty relevant. Hell, the biggest computers in the work generally run Linux without an internet connection.
- sachdevap 7y agoFun of you to assume my bubble. What are these biggest computers that you refer to that are not connected to the internet?
- snovv_crash 7y agoScientific supercomputers used for academic and industry needs. Eg. weather prediction, CFD and FEM simulations, image processing, deep learning, and much more.
- imhoguy 7y agoAnd they are usually LAN connected thus Stuxnet-like worm infected laptop can still cause a damage. Security is always important.