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Wietse Venema quotes

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However, writing software without defects is not sufficient. In my experience, it is at least as difficult to write software that is safe - that is, software that behaves reasonably under adverse conditions. Wietse Venema
Coming back to the topic of computer security, the TCP Wrapper is an example of such a safety net. I wrote it when my systems were under attack by someone who appeared to walk through walls. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "For many people my software is something that you install and..."
For many people my software is something that you install and forget. I like to keep it that way. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "The challenge with Postfix, or with any piece of software, is..."
The challenge with Postfix, or with any piece of software, is to update software without introducing problems. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "Lack of documentation is becoming a problem for acceptance."
Lack of documentation is becoming a problem for acceptance. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "As of today, the Postfix mail transport agent has almost..."
As of today, the Postfix mail transport agent has almost 50,000 lines of code, comments not included. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "Adding functionality is not just a matter of adding code."
Adding functionality is not just a matter of adding code. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "One bug in an SMTP server can open up the whole machine for..."
One bug in an SMTP server can open up the whole machine for intrusion. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "Defect-free software does not exist."
Defect-free software does not exist. Wietse Venema
Wietse Venema quote: "My reply is: the software has no known bugs, therefore it has..."
My reply is: the software has no known bugs, therefore it has not been updated. Wietse Venema

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