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I believe gonzo meant "isn't portable", as OpenNTPD uses OpenBSD-only APIs. See this cousin thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8778577 https://news.yc

by dalke 12y ago

I believe gonzo meant "isn't portable", as OpenNTPD uses OpenBSD-only APIs. See this cousin thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8778577 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8778577 .

gonzo 12y ago
Yes, this non-portability is part of the openbsd playbook and strategy. There is a "non-portable" version of libressl, too.
- djmdjm 12y ago
  There's a non-portable version of OpenSSH too. This strategy produces high-quality software while making developers' lives easier. (All in my highly-biased opinion)
  - gonzo 12y ago
    It would be no more difficult for OpenBSD to produce one version, but that wouldn't fit with the strategy.
    - dalke 12y ago
      I don't see why the OpenBSD developers would want to avoid their strategy of producing secure code.