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1. I'm sorry if I make it sound like that, definitely not my intention. I recognize that there's a serious lack of volunteers and contributors in the FOSS ecosy
by rahuldottech 7y ago
1. I'm sorry if I make it sound like that, definitely not my intention. I recognize that there's a serious lack of volunteers and contributors in the FOSS ecosystem.
2. When it comes to FOSS encryption software, it is important that it's audited every-so-often. Relying on closed-source frameworks makes that impossible. All FOSS software may not be scrutinized, but it's a definite advantage that it can be, when the need arises.
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoHas FUSE for macos ever been audited?
- gdfasfklshg4 7y agoNot publicly[1] but it could be on given day. Closed source code can't be. [1] Google presumably audited it when they used a fork.
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoSo probably not then.
- gdfasfklshg4 7y agoThe potential for audit is powerful on its own. Do you remember the shareware days? Installing something you wanted meant getting a bunch of browser toolbars etc. The potential for forking is also powerful.