[CLUE-Talk] Why I don't recommend Apple

[Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier]

The topic of Apple as an alternative to Linux came up on the list the
other day... this is a good example of why I don't recommend Apple:

Apple patches Panther but not older OS
http://news.com.com/2100-7355_3-5098688.html

"On Tuesday, Apple released an advisory that indicate that the Mac OS X
10.3 upgrade--which adds an improved Finder menu, better synchronization
of files and a tool to help users find a specific window on a crowded
desktop--also includes more than a dozen "security enhancements." 

However, Apple apparently doesn't intend to fix the flaws in previous
versions of the software: Apple's Security Updates Web page doesn't list
fixes for the flaws in Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier."

Apple may be shamed into providing updates for 10.2 if this gets enough
press, but it's pretty obvious their attitude is to keep customers
paying for updates every year or so rather than supporting their
products. Hell, even Microsoft provides security fixes for older OSes...

Zonker
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Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier
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