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Re:OpenBSD removes Rails from the ports tree by wmoxam on Saturday February 02, 2013 @01:51PM (#5156868)
I love openbsd but even their proactive approach hasn't made them immune to remote exploits
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Re:OpenBSD removes Rails from the ports tree by mpyne on Saturday February 02, 2013 @02:43PM (#5157050)
It's not about total and complete prevention, it's about reduction of risk. Your logic taken to its logical conclusion would argue against practically any risk mitigation measures at all. For instance, even SSL/TLS have not been immune to exploits.
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Re:OpenBSD removes Rails from the ports tree by martinced on Saturday February 02, 2013 @02:56PM (#5157098)
Logical fallacy: "Fallacy of gray".

http://lesswrong.com/lw/mm/the_fallacy_of_gray/

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