Just stumbled across this interesting story...I am sure it will fan some flames. Proprietary programs should mathematically be as secure as those developed under the open-source model, a Cambridge University researcher argued in a paper presented Thursday at a technical conference in Toulouse, France. In his paper, computer scientist Ross Anderson used an analysis equating finding software bugs to testing programs for the mean time before failure, a measure of quality frequently used by manufacturers. Under the analysis, Anderson found that his ideal "open-source" programs were as secure as the "closed-source" programs. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=70&e=1&cid=70&u=/cn/20020621/tc_cn/938124 Now what will really bake your noodle is: do we consider that a set-back for open-source or a triumph for closed source? ------------------------------------ Andrew Plato, CISSP President / Principal Consultant Anitian Corporation (503) 644-5656 office (503) 201-0821 cell http://www.anitian.com ------------------------------------
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