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Linus Torvalds to Hector Martin: 'Maybe the problem is you' (www.theregister.com)

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[–] Neptr@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

And I dont deny that. There are a lot of programmers, and not all had eduction on designing secure software. Even with the knowledge and experience, what if the programmer is tired or makes a similar mistake. Only one mess-up away from a potential vulnerability or instability of the app and system as a whole. I need more experience with C to form a better opinion.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

This is why security is usually multi-layered - decrease the chances of a single fuckup compromising everything. And yes using a safer language adds a layer. But typically it won't be the only layer.