Time for Open-Source to Grow Up

Time for Open-Source to Grow Up
Jon Lasser, 2002-08-07

The OpenSSH backdoor demonstrates that the community must get pragmatic about package verification, and fast.

Time for Open-Source to Grow Up 2002-08-07
Not Really Anonymous

Is it really so inmature? 2002-08-08
Javier Fernandez-Sanguino (1 replies)

Is it really so inmature? 2002-08-08
Jon (1 replies)

Is it really so inmature? 2002-08-11
Not Really Anonymous

I think what really gets me, is the tone of the article. I think that a better solution is out there to resolve an issue like this. Buuut, I don't think OSS is immature, in fact I think the commercial world is the one who needs to grow up a little.

For example, the continuous fighting of "whats mine" or "I'm taking my toys and playing with some else", instead of attempting to innovate.

Also, I would rather have a backdoor in OpenSSH than having an installation of Windows shatter.

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Link to this comment: http://www.securityfocus.com/comments/columns/101/16115#16115

Time Time to Grow UP? NO! Time to quit acting like children! There is a difference. 2002-08-09
Axe-2-Grind

Time for Open-Source to Grow Up 2002-08-09
Anonymous

PGP is still the answer 2002-08-10
Sloppy

Stick to PGP 2002-08-11
Anonymous (2 replies)

Stick to PGP 2002-08-12
Anonymous

Stick to PGP 2002-08-14
Anonymous

Why is SMP a requirement for busy download sites? 2002-08-14
Anonymous

Time for Open-Source to Grow Up 2002-08-16
Anonymous