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points by Gud 3 days ago | 0 comments

OpenBSD is a software distribution, that can be used as an operating system. To claim OpenBSD is “insignificant” is simply wrong.

OpenBSD components are widely used. OpenSSH is one example used by most of HN.

OpenBSDs libc is also used by Android as another example. Also widely used.

[–] Geezus_42 2 days ago

Specific parts of the system are significant. The system as a whole is insignificant. I have no hate for OpenBSD, but those significant parts would find a new home if it didn't exists.

[–] Gud 2 days ago

Doubtful. They only EXIST because of the OpenBSD team.

Time and time again, we see how ports of OpenSSH has vulnerabilities not found in OpenBSDs version.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50377221

[–] gertop 2 days ago

You might be technically correct about the OpenBSD project as a whole, but please remember the topic at hand which is exploit in kernels. OpenBSD's kernel truly is insignificant beyond being a source of pride for its very vocal circle jerk.