Red Hat, Oracle to get Gov't Certification for Linux

Mark writes "As this news.com article states, 'Red Hat and Oracle plan to announce on Thursday that the companies have teamed to get Linux evaluated under the Common Criteria, a certification that could open doors for the broader use of open-source software by government agencies.' It looks like this will be an important step in getting Linux to be more widely adopted in governments around the world."

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[amigaluvr]

Having 2 companies presenting a working solution like this. Not only do we know Linux is a good workable system, but this is a way to present it in its best

Having a working solution already in place works for business. You can say "we have system X already go, and can set it up for you". It shows you are on the ball.

Working for a certification like this is similar. Best solutions combine the strengths. What other pre-made solutions do users see as a good thing? perhaps systems such as linux plus apache. That's another well known one

note: slashdot user 'danamania' is a transsexual. guy's watch out if you are talking to him