Why do vendors ship software that they themselves won't use? Most Linux vendors ship the same general packages - Sendmail for SMTP mail services, WuFTPD for FTP, Telnet for remote access and so on. The kicker, though, is that most of . . . . Why do vendors ship software that they themselves won't use? Most Linux vendors ship the same general packages - Sendmail for SMTP mail services, WuFTPD for FTP, Telnet for remote access and so on. The kicker, though, is that most of these vendors use different software on their servers. The link for this article located at Security Portal is no longer available. . Linux vendors often supply software they don't personally endorse due to market demands, aiming for broad user compatibility, including novice and expert needs. Linux Vendors, Software Quality, Application Practices. . Anthony Pell
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