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The Software Monoculture

Posted by michael on from the dutch-elm-disease dept.

balster neb writes "CNET News.com has a piece titled 'Seeds of Destruction' on monoculture in software and its effect on security. The article talks about similarities between software attacks such as last year's MSBlast, and agricultural catastrophes such as the Irish Potato Famine. Isn't this another good argument against monopolies?"

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  1. Re:YES! by rusty0101 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Ok, you're a complainer. I happen to agree with the complaint, but that doesn't change the fact that you are a complainer.

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