[clug] Fw: How to prove that Linux is better?

[Rainer Klein]

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008, Chris Smart wrote:
> Anyone got some ideas on how to address this one?
>....
> In summary, how to prove that:
>
> - Linux does not suffer from virus and spyware problems like Windows does.
> - Linux itself rarely fails complete
> - Linux is designed to be stable, safe and secure.
>
>
On security, the introduction of SELinux by the NSA in 2000 could provide a 
good start...

	Security-Enhanced Linux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SELinux
http://www.nsa.gov/selinux/
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/

	Dept. of Homeland Security site switches to Linux from Windows 2000 (2007)
http://www.linux.com/articles/27521

Another source is the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) 
database....

The following article maybe a little outdated, but covers the technological 
differences between Linux and Windows very well:

	Security Report: Windows vs Linux
http://www.theregister.co.uk/security/security_report_windows_vs_linux/

and some other articles...

	Comparison of Windows and Linux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Windows_and_Linux

	A comparison of Linux and Windows
http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/Linux.vs.Windows.html

	AppArmor and SELinux Comparison
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/apparmor/selinux_comparison.html

Chris, I hope that is of any help?

Regards,

Rainer