uhh, since when did the OS determine on how to stop a DDOS attack?  Hook a
linux box to a cable modem, and launch a DDOS attack on it from several
university rooted boxes, send 2mb x 12 packets, and lets see if that linux
box can do anything on the internet, inbound or outbound.

Brian Densmore said:
> Actually it is pretty informative they are
> using Akamai.
> [ramble]
> [I met these guys at the failed
> Linux convention here in KC a ways back
> (the one RH walked out on). They were an
> impressive group.]
> [/ramble]
>
> Anyway, as I was saying it shows that if you want
> a system that can robustly handle
> a DDOS attack ... run Linux. Too bad the
> US press is so Microsloth sympathetic. Not
> that I have anything against M$. Other
> than that they are evil twisted corporate slim
> with delusions of Godhood. ;)
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: admin  kclinux.net
>>
>> Let's put the urban legend to rest already.. sheesh
>>
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/32385.html
>>
>> Linux running IIS 6 should of tipped some people off in the
>> first place.
>>
>>[snip]
>
>
>

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