2006-10-16 14:03:14 · 4 answers · asked by Allick F 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
What does this "secure" means with regards to operating system: is it its program running but really perfectly made that is not 100% free from errors or secure in the sense that non-privileged code will be able to compromise the integrity of the system?
2006-10-16 14:16:19 · update #1
If it's never connetcted to a network, and never has any removable media inserted, then you can be fairly sure it isn't infected with malware. It can never be called secure.
2006-10-16 14:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ken H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I run a hardware firewall, like http://ipcop.org
Then, only Linux and Mac on X86, Mac, and DEC Alpha machines
are on my network.
then, wifi is on another firewall router. And 128 bit encryption is used (screw any government scrooges!).
And, the network is a hidden, with SSID not broadcast.
Then, the wifi network can be authenticated by MAC addressing, but, we are waiting for the first intrusion... In this state, sniffing other wifi without invitation is a felony, with up to a year in jail...
Stupid legislators... how is John and Jane Dumb Doe gonna stop their notebook from displaying signals of 'other' networks?
2006-10-16 21:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is no such thing as secure. it's just a fantasy. there is always someone a little smarter out there that can get in.
the internet is about as secure as a bank vault with a screen door.
2006-10-16 21:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When all the security loopholes are fixed. In other words, Windows isn't secure.
2006-10-16 21:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Goffik 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋