Stand on the shoulders ...
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Subject:
		Re: Linux security
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		28 Oct 1998 18:31:43 -0000
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	 From:
		alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk (Alan Cox)
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> I installed RH5.1 on an Intel box. It runs fine. Recently,
> two of my friends machines running the similar configuration
> got hacked in by intruders. Linux security issue was brought
> up to me and I was told that FreeBSD has a better security
> features. I start wondering whether I should re-consider my
> choice. Anybody knows where I can find out more information
> about the differences (advantages) of both systems,
> especially on security issues?

There are basically no differences by OS (indeed even for NT).
When bugs are discovered they get fixed. Vendors (Red Hat etc)
release updates. People who apply updates don't get hit by that
hack, people who do may get hit.

You should start with some general security stuff anyway
(whatever platform).  Turn off any external network services
you dont use. Set /etc/hosts.allow/deny files up to stop stuff
you dont use.

Alan


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