Subj : Re: Synchronet vs. Mystic
To   : James Coyle
From : Nick Andre
Date : Thu May 05 2022 17:29:49

On 05 May 22  17:14:50, James Coyle said the following to Dumas Walker:

JC> The idea that you need to modify source code to customize your BBS is a lef
JC> over concept from the 1980 WWIV sysops.

It likely stems from the same strawman argument that if its open-source, its
somehow "better" or "more secure". You see this all the time with real Linux
fanatics and they move the goalposts when asked if they will personally audit
all 250,000+ lines of that Linux kernel looking for exploits.

I get asked about making D'Bridge open-source. That code is maybe useful only
to someone who *really* knows about mailers. Otherwise its just a trophy or 
something for them to recompile with their name plastered all over it.

Nick

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