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		mulmen on July 19, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CrowdStrike Update: Windows Bluescreen and Boot Lo... It appears insecure because it is under constant attack because it is so prevalent. Let’s not pretend the *nix world is any better. I’m no fan of Windows or Microsoft but the commitment to backwards compatibility should not be underestimated.

owl57 on July 19, 2024 [–]

Are you sure that argument still holds when everyone has Android/iOS phone with apps that talk to Linux servers, and some use Windows desktops and servers as well?

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