Re: Wish list - permissionless Linux

On 05/16/2008 08:39:41 PM, Steve Browne wrote:
> Eric Krieger wrote:
> > No LAN or Net access? So you are also saying it doesn't get updated
> > either? I can't imagine too many CGI animators out there without access
> > to LAN of some type. But if that is your setup then cest la vie. If it
> > does touch the net un-patched and no permissions that 3 minute delta
> > that there is between a un-owned and owned system will be much shorter
> > for you.
> >
> > Eric
> I think by force of habit you are overly paranoid. The only analogy I 
> have at hand is that I run XP **without** a firewall but with daily 
> malware checks.

That's like closing the barn door after the animals left!

 I also check manually because I know from experience 
> where they hide.
> 
> My point, though, is about a workstation not online, without updates. 
> Autodesk Maya is updated maybe twice a year. Once a system is set it 
> doesn't need updates for the project at hand. Updating can be done 
> inbetween projects.
> 
> Steve
> 
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