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2009-09-07
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My concern is that the N900 is designed to be always connected and it is a Linux system with all the standard security issues. It probably comes with a default root password with lots of open ports. Are users directed to change the root password? Or do users have to know that to do to protect their device?
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2009-09-07
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2009-09-07
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2009-09-07
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2009-09-07
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And what prevents a malicious installation? [I know you have to get into the device first, what prevents that?]
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2009-09-07
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2009-09-07
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Maemo is not a quick paint job. It does not come with any open ports by default (note that this is not really a hard job any longer; you'll have to recheck your assumptions about "Linux systems with all the standard security issues", since Ubuntu does not come with a default root password nor open ports by default).
Of course, preventing the user himself to do something with the device is against what Maemo is, so hopefully we're not going to see any of that ugly "nanny operating system" stuff.
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What do you mean it has no open ports by default? Its used for communicating. Something has be be open.
I did not intend for a flame here but there are always security issues with any operating system. Telling me to believe without proof just raises my concerns. Maemo is not Ubuntu so using that as a proof point is, by itself, not sufficient. Any pointers that will make your point about the security of Maemo?
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2009-09-07
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What do you mean it has no open ports by default? Its used for communicating. Something has be be open.
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Anyone reading this is not a typical user. The typical user takes the 'phone' out of the box, puts the SIM in, powers up, and uses it. Security hygiene is not on their radar.
Since this device is different from the previous tablets from Nokia does anyone know what is provided to protect users from the nasties of the world?