On: Bocker: Docker implemented in around 100 lines of ...

[gexla]

Right, because there could be a security vulnerability in any one of those 100 lines of the Bash script. ;)

[interactivecode → gexla]

People here usually flip out about security when there is a 1 line bash install script. The world is a scary place when you don’t trust anyone

[gexla → interactivecode]

I think the issue is mainly with the principle of asking someone to run a shell script to do an installation. People who are security-minded, will check the script first. Those same people know that most won't do that.

[raydiatian → interactivecode]

The world is an even scarier place when you trust the wrong person

[lookagain → raydiatian]

Every piece of software relies to some degree on other software. Similarly, every person relies to some degree on other people. As long as you don't find yourselves in a race to the bottom of the barrel, things should be okay.