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> Will the app be open source? > Some of the messaging community believes that software that is open source is more secure. It is our view that it is not. The
by terramex 3y ago
> Will the app be open source?
> Some of the messaging community believes that software that is open source is more secure. It is our view that it is not. The more visibility there is into the infrastructure and code, the easier it is to penetrate it. By design, open source software is distributed in nature. There is no central authority to ensure quality and maintenance and by putting that responsibility on Sunbird, development would not be feasible. Open source vulnerabilities typically stem from poorly written code that leave gaps, which attackers can use to carryout malicious activities.
> https://www.sunbirdapp.com https://www.sunbirdapp.com
Wow. I can understand not making app open source due to business model but that explanation is something else, mother of all red flags.
- flykespice 3y ago> The more visibility there is into the infrastructure and code, the easier it is to penetrate it. Then they are assuming their whole app infrastructure is written poorly and insecure, then instead of fixing their app they will take the lazy route and make the app closed source.
- prepend 3y agoThat’s basically programmer code for “I am an idiot.” I’ve heard this reason many times over the years and, universally, it’s made by someone who is completely clueless. Many times by a stupid business person, but sometimes by an even stupider engineer. Even worse is that it shows a stupidity of philosophy over a stupidity of knowledge.
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