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Apple Forcing Panther Upgrade for Security Patch
The Raindog writes "I noticed over at Tech Report that Apple is apparently only offering its latest round of OS X security fixes to Panther users, leaving older versions of OS X out in the cold. " Update: 10/31 by J : But see
the next day's story.
yeah and apple rules...NOT
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we can design awesomely but umm yeah we suck too
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When a user is forced to buy the newest Operating System update or perish to script kiddies -- instant profit.
Especially since most OS X users are pretty much geeks.
That's why I use free open source software :P
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apple suxx0r! once again proving once they have something nice they are bound to screw it up! YEAH CHRISF!
If Microsoft did this there would be a huge outcry (BTW I hate Microsoft and all they stand for.) But at least Microsoft waits a few years before stopping support for the older versions of it's OS.
Because open-source software is full of security holes.
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At least MS tries to patch its bugs; if Apple refuses to offer patches for free, it's setting itself up for some serious troubles methinks
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Apple makes its source code available and uses time-tested open source software; the developer community examines the system?s security measures, illuminates areas of weakness, discusses and finally implements improvements to close security holes. Through this cooperation, which is inherent in open software development, Apple and the open software community can provide a more secure system and quickly respond to security issues. Apple works closely with security watchdog organizations CERT and FIRST.
From this effort, Darwin, the open source foundation of Mac OS X, lays the groundwork for the security demanded in today?s environment. Darwin offers Kerberos, Secure Shell (OpenSSH), a framework for secure Web transactions (OpenSSL), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption over wireless networks, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure remote access to coporate networks.
Apple?s conservative approach to security protects your Mac from attacks over private or public networks, such as the Internet, right out of the box. Neo lets Smith take him over, and then all the clones blow up, and Neo dies. Trinity is impaled in a crash-landing on the way to the Machine City. The Matrix isn't destroyed. All the communication ports are closed and all native services ? personal file sharing, Windows file sharing, personal web sharing, remote login, FTP access, remote Apple events and printer sharing ? are turned off by default. However, authorized users may enable these services with a single click. The system uses Secure Shell (SSH) transactions by default for incoming remote access instead of the less secure Telnet.
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The Matrix isn't destroyed. Sorry to spoil it.
Neo is taken over by Smith, blows up, and Neo dies. Trinity is impaled in a crash-landing on the way to the Machine City.
The Matrix isn't destroyed.
The last words of the film are "I made it for him" during a sunset scene with Sati, the Oracle, and the Architect.
Sorry to spoil it.
Trinity is impaled in a crash-landing on the way to the Machine City.
The Matrix isn't destroyed.
Sorry to spoil it.
Leave old stuff broken, force upgrades. Office anyone? Every version of windows?
Just goes to show that Apple isn't above being a greedy corp. They care more about their bottom line than the security of their product.
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Agree'd. Just another argument for me to keep more Mac servers out of my office. If Apple expects us to update constantly (and most updates hoze everything anyways) we'll have a headache on our hand. Mac as servers not that good anyways...
What the fuck are you talking about? I've never had any problems with OS upgrades for my mac (I've gone from 10.0 through to 10.2.8) and I don't personally know anyone else who has, where are you getting your information that "most updates hoze everything"?
And what's with this "Apple expects us to update" when you've just said you want to "keep macs out of your office" why are you playing with macs if you want them out of your office?
I know, it's because you're full of shit and trolling, right?