[NTLUG:Discuss] Hidden Malware in offshore products raises concerns

[Greg Edwards]

Steve wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-09-12 at 12:49, Tom Tumelty wrote:
> 
>>Interesting link regarding software from offshore :
>>
>>Hidden malware in offshore products raises concerns
> 
> 
> Not sure what the point of the article is though. It's not like I'm
> going to trust code from somebody in the U.S. any more or less than a
> code from somebody in India. Process and working with people you trust
> 
>>>geography. Linux kernel does pretty well for software from offshore.
>>
> 
> Steve

A big difference between Linux and the code that is being developed 
offshore is that these companies are not sending source code back to the 
clients.  The offshore companies (mostly India) issue binary only so 
nobody (client corp) is able to review and/or maintain the software. 
Some US companies are starting to reconsider the whole outsourcing to 
offshore vendors issue.


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