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IBM Clinches Security Certification for Linux

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we're-like-secure-or-something dept.

Nimey writes "IBM has gotten Linux certified under the Common Criteria specification. " What this means is that government can consider Linux when making purchasing decisions. Linux got the highest rating possible.

3 of 373 comments (clear)

  1. Re:It must really be secure then... by Mr+Bill · · Score: 5, Funny
    Microsoft has prepared a nice guide for ensuring compliance to the common criteria guides for the Windows Sysadmin

    Does it include removing the Ethernet card from the system???

  2. High and higher by Rutje · · Score: 4, Funny

    Linux got the highest rating possible

    The highest rating for linux is Bill Gates using it (secretly at home)!

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    I want my karma, and I want it now!
  3. Re:Are there any secure Os's out there? by dema · · Score: 4, Funny

    Mac OS X.....duh!

    When was the last time someone made a virus for a mac?

    Security By Lack Of Popularity they call it. (: