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Justin, you missed the mark slightly.

Apache is more secure than IIS, because the http server project team has made a concious decision that security is a primary concern.They purposely decided to limit default configuration to basic...

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Really?

since Apache doesn't execute any code in a static html file your example doesn't hold water.unless the exploit is in the network interface card's driver, there is zero interaction with the system for...

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Really.

And how exactly does apache read a file into it's ram? how does it request that ram be allocated by the system? how does it establish a socket, how does it pass data to the ip stack and ultimately to...

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Flaws in argument

There are some flaws in your argument about IIS vs Apache. The major flaw in your argument is that you said that there are more system calls because IIS has so many other capabilities that are active....

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Eh ?

Static HTML. The sort's of error you describe could only be affected by content if an other program was processing the file. All a web server does with static HTML is paste it into http response and...

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the horse is dying.. but ever so slowly

"The error would have to be in the kernel or in an add on such as encryption."and... stop me if I'm wrong here.. but wasn't the article about the number of *system calls* made by the web server? not...

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Well I think that was trhe initial point

WEB functionality in apache's design is in configurable modules loaded into apache itself. In IIS that functionality is part of the monolithic OS, so programs other than IIS can call it.The code is...

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Idiot Window Users...

To make such grand sweeping statement demonstrates an entire lack on intelligence on your part, TINS. You do not know ALL the window users in the world. There are about 6.5 billion people in the world,...

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Please see...

My reply "idiot window users..."Your great lack of understanding of the word idiot is clearly demonstrated!

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Apache versus IIS

I wont begin to pretend I understand either, however I do know that it is easier for me to use IIS than Apache. Also, a few things that are all unrelated to the essential gist of this topic...As far as...

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linux versus windows

The age old arguments...pc v macwindows v linux and othersiis v apacheIts all the same argument...it boils down to simple arguments and some are ones of policy:1/. Economic reasons2/. Logistical...

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Ironically...

... I just replaced my FreeBSD 5.3 server at home(running Apache, thank you kindly) with a FreeBSD 6.2 server (also running Apache). I spent a lot more time with my head inside Apache and writing...

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I missed this thread's revival...

Jaqui, I missed this thread's revival, when TR switch to WP, I lost any subscriptions to threads on already posted blogs, so please forgive the tardy response...I agree that the Apache team has put...

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That's obnoxious

I have to agree with Shuan here 100%. To make such a generalization is outright obnoxious and you should be ashamed of yourself. It seems that everywhere I go there is always a comment like yours, very...

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Plenty of time to think afterwards as well

Four and a half years or so....

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Wow. What a well-constructed argument!

Right down to the box into which you seek to stuff Justin: "Windows user". How illustrative and precise you are!edit: And why am I replying to a thread from 2007? I don't know! Why is it the active...

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Linux and Unix Not More Secure than Windows

Linux and UNIX are not magically more secure than Windows. It is up to the Administrator of all three to make sure his sever is setup correctly and secure.

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...over analysis...

"We can fall into the trap of over analysis of products. They do similar jobs but are different."I have that problem myself. You really just have to pick the best product for what you need and/or want....

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It's a six year old article

Apparently both operating systems are vulnerable to zombies.

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What do you mean?

My comment above still applies today just as it would have six years ago.

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