As H D Moore wrote: It's your own fault if you get rooted. If you are not able to compile a kernel by yourself with the patches you need, go and read the Kernel-HOWTO, the files in /usr/src/linux/Documentation and some man pages instead of moaning in public.
Yeah, I agree completely. I mean if you can't fix kernel source code or ntpd source code or cron source code or samba source code on your own and recompile it you deserve to be rooted. If you fail to hire armed guards and protect your house adequately it's TOTALLY your fault if someone breaks into your house and steals stuff. What you are saying is that EVERYONE with a box online needs to be capable of compiling *ALL* their software/etc, otherwise they deserve to get rooted by malicious attackers. Mmmm... uhhh. errr.... I'm not sure what to say that is appropriate for a public forum such as this.
Martin
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