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  • Re: NextGov: Linux XZ Utils Backdoor Was Long Con, Possibly WithSupport

    From gene heskett@21:1/5 to James H. H. Lampert on Sat Apr 6 09:51:57 2024
    On 4/5/24 16:42, James H. H. Lampert wrote:
    I will note that open source software has, by definition, a lot more
    eyes looking at the source. Which is probably why (as Tomas said) "proprietary software tends to fare significantly worse."

    --
    JHHL

    .
    In light of that its worth noting that an M$ employee was the first to
    spot it.

    Cheers, Gene Heskett, CET.
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