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IBM Clinches Security Certification for Linux

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.

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  1. omg BSD sux lol by Ralp · · Score: 0, Troll

    more liek BSOD am i rite??

    P.S. a/s/l?

  2. Re:Just wondering.. by pmz · · Score: 1, Troll

    Isn't it odd that a "comprehensive security rating" can overlook something as serious as a complete remote compromise?

    A Microsoft engineer made a loud noise to distract the certification people during that part of the testing...