Linux Vs Windows in security

[Matthew Flaschen]

Cesar Augusto Suarez wrote:
> Hi.
> I have a doubt about it:
> I know that one of the bigest critics to windows is about security  in the s.o. instad Linux who has fame of very secure s.o.
> 
> However, i know that windows (same that linux) save the pass in a hidden file, if we can locate that file, just edit and voila¡

That's unavoidable.  However, GNU/Linux now hashes the password file
with a strong hash, so you can't get the password out of it.

> Then, where is  really the security ?

You're only considering two issues. Linux is more secure in other respects.

Matt Flaschen