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Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:06:46 +0100 From: Michael Simpson <mikie.simpson@...il.com> To: stuart@...erdelix.net Cc: full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk Subject: Re: Windows' future (reprise) On 17 May 2010 21:49, lsi <stuart@...erdelix.net> wrote: > My interpretation of risk assessment tells me that if the chances of > denial-of-service due to malware flooding is small, but the potential > damage is substantial, despite the improbability, then that risk must > be mitigated. > Then your interpretation / risk assessment may be wrong The risk of being hit on the head by a meteorite may be small but the potential damage is substantial, despite the improbability, so that risk must be mitigated - live in a bunker. The risk of dying by slipping down the stairs in the morning (~1200 people per year in UK) is small but the potential damage is substantial - outlaw stairs The risk of dying putting on your slippers is small (~75 people each year in UK) but the potential damage is substantial - outlaw slippers I run windows and i run *nix. IMHO you can mitigate the risks associated with either to an acceptable level. mike _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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