The kernel of the argument (Washington Post)

Here's alengthy Washington Post feature on the security (or lack thereof) ofthe Linux kernel; it features a number of familiar names. "Even manyLinux enthusiasts see a problem with this from a security perspective:There is no systemic mechanism for identifying and remedying problemsbefore hackers discover them, or for incorporating the latest advances indefensive technologies. And there is no chief security officer for theLinux kernel."