undefined | Better HN

0 pointsCamelRocketFish4y ago0 comments

The problem is we don’t have access to the design as it’s closed source?

0 comments

jjav4y ago

That is certainly a factor to consider in the decision!

I, for one, wouldn't use any security-critical software where the client isn't open source.

(The server side doesn't matter for security for the same reason trust in the company shouldn't matter. No secrets should leak to the server.)

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse

0 pointsCamelRocketFish4y ago0 comments

The problem is we don’t have access to the design as it’s closed source?

jjav4y ago

That is certainly a factor to consider in the decision!

I, for one, wouldn't use any security-critical software where the client isn't open source.

(The server side doesn't matter for security for the same reason trust in the company shouldn't matter. No secrets should leak to the server.)

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse