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From: Michael Bacarella <mbac@nyct.net>
To: Doug McNaught <doug@wireboard.com>
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Subject: Re: [OT] Linux Worm (fwd)
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On Fri, Mar 23, 2001 at 01:51:11PM -0500, Doug McNaught wrote:
> > > I'm annoyed when persons post virus alerts to unrelated lists but this
> > > is a serious threat. If your offended flame away.
> > 
> > This should be a wake up call... distributions need to stop using product
> > with consistently bad security records. 
> 
> Is there an alternative to BIND that's free software?  Never seen
> one. 

Have a look at djbdns.

http://cr.yp.to/djbdns.html

The author claims that he will dole out $500 for every
security hole discovered in djbdns.

I've been thrilled with it ever since I installed it a few months ago.

-- 
Michael Bacarella <mbac@nyct.net>
Technical Staff / System Development,
New York Connect.Net, Ltd.
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