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AMSEL:A Secure Embedded Linux Distribution
Reyk Floeter writes "AMSEL (Advanced Modular Secure Embedded Linux) is a new operating system, based on the Linux kernel, which was developed and optimized especially for the deployment in security critical embedded environments. The typical functions for an AMSEL installation are for example the deployment as firewall device or as a crypto gateway (VPN, SSH-to-Telnet).
AMSEL is Open Source Software, covered by the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2. In contrast to most other embedded Linux solutions, AMSEL provides a broad range of security features and -extensions. AMSEL comes with specially hardened kernel, userland and in a secure by default state. Different security mechanisms, for example a non-executable stack (x86 only), Linux capability support and privilege separation throughout many of the system's daemons, have been directly and seamlessly integrated into the distribution. Through own developments like amcli, amwall and amselect the configuration and maintainance of the system is doable even by non-Linux professionals without much effort, effectively saving time and money and providing mechanisms for revision control for the complete configuration set of a machine. AMSEL runs on a wide variety of system boards and processors that are used in the industrial embedded sector and does not require much system resources.http://www.amselinux.com"
AMSEL is Open Source Software, covered by the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2. In contrast to most other embedded Linux solutions, AMSEL provides a broad range of security features and -extensions. AMSEL comes with specially hardened kernel, userland and in a secure by default state. Different security mechanisms, for example a non-executable stack (x86 only), Linux capability support and privilege separation throughout many of the system's daemons, have been directly and seamlessly integrated into the distribution. Through own developments like amcli, amwall and amselect the configuration and maintainance of the system is doable even by non-Linux professionals without much effort, effectively saving time and money and providing mechanisms for revision control for the complete configuration set of a machine. AMSEL runs on a wide variety of system boards and processors that are used in the industrial embedded sector and does not require much system resources.http://www.amselinux.com"
The complete source code is available via CVS. Please have a look at Development -> CVS Access.
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We'll put some stuff on the FTP server during the next days. AMSEL is currently heavily in development so expect some ongoing, important changes and enhancements during the next time.
How exactly does a project made by a group of hackers look like