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Re: [LUG] root password

 

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Paul Sutton wrote:
> If all it needs is another cdrom with Linux and the ability to boot to
> it, how does this compare to Windows and Windows 2003 as far as security
> is concerned.
> 
> Just wondered as I am sure there are people out there who are reading
> this and laughing at what seems to be a massive security flaw,
> 
> Ok you set the machine to boot from c: only etc,  and set a bios
> password, but it is any easier to break into a Windows box if you forget
> your admin password on that.
> 
> In other words can I do something similar in Windows, to gain access to
> the entire system.  I am not asking about hacking / cracking here, just
> a comparison to keep this thread from feeding the Anti Linux, windows is
> more secure, people out there.
> 
> Paul
> 
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Trust me, it is much easier on a windows box.... the so called "safe"
mode for example...

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Neil Stone

Systems Administrator
FlashTek UK

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