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Compilers make a system less secure?

From: josh (pkplexorcon.net.nz)
Date: Mon May 01 2006 - 23:21:41 CDT


Hello...

Some people seem to think that installing a compiler inherently makes
their system less secure... despite never being able to cite any actual
reasons why.

Personally, I really dont see how a compiler is going to lessen
security, particuarly when they are used to patch the system, But I was
wondering what people here thought?

Josh