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

[Randy Arabie]

On Thu, Oct 30, 2003 at 06:08:09AM -0700, Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier wrote:
> 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

Thanks Joe.  That pretty much quashes my Powerbook desires.
Not that I could have afforded one anyway....
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Allons Rouler!

Randy
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