I think one could say the same about Windows, no? It has nothing to do with the security of the OS if hackers find vulnerabilities in a commonly used application (e.g. Outlook).
Outlook is hardely a 3rd party package...:) In fact, Outlook security has a lot to do with the security of the underlying OS. Many of the security vulnerabilities for IE also affect Outlook because it's used for rendering HTML emails.
I think the Unix/Linux philosophy of separating funtionality goes a long way in improving overall system security. A vulnreability in one piece of software does not automatically lead to vulnerabilities in other packages.
One thing you can do is to install the Live CD to a hard drive to get a permanant installation. While this may seem counter productive for a Live CD, I've found it to be really useful. I'm currently using the Knoppix Security Tools Distribution as a "desktop" OS...:-) Knoppix 3.2 (what both these distros are based on) includes a really useful script to install the Live CD to the hard drive. It's the easiest way I've found so far to get a Debian testing/unstable system installed and running - with X configured correctly the first time! That, in addition to having tons of great security tools preinstalled and configured makes for one sweet network-workstation-on-steroids.
...of course, I'm in charge of security where I work, so using this as a desktop OS may get you fired from _your_ work...:)
The new system will of course have built in redundancy, ala the CRAP (Cmdrtaco Re-post Automatically Protocol) which automatically sends you two copies of the message whether you needed it or not.
Riker: Some jazz, Captain? Picard: Make it soul, Number One.
The only area I've not done much reading on is how to set it up to boot 'n go. I am assuming there are media linux distros that boot up and go straight to a nice media gui.
Two of the most popular Linux-based PVR's are Freevo and MythTV.
You need to get off your ass, put the time in on the weekends and:
1) Identify what it is that you can do that cannot be done by anyone else (or at least, anyone who is willing to work for your salary)
2) Train yourself to do it well.
Taking these steps isn't going to do you a damn bit of good. There is always going to be someone, somewhere in the world willing to do your job for less than you. And coupled with the tax breaks/loopholes that these multi-billion dollar companies get for moving operations offshore, there aren't many compelling reasons to hire "locally" anymore.
I think the rosy picture of golbalization that we were fed for years (the benefits of NAFTA, etc) is starting to fade. Globalization gives corporations the freedom (mandate?) to exploit workers around the world. Many times the people who bear the brunt of it are the least able to help themselves. Child labor violations in Malaysian shoe factories, courtesy of Nike. Sweatshop like conditions in Mexico from Taco Bell. Our richest corporations are benefiting from explioting the poor/working class and will not stop until the entire world is turned in to one big 3rd world shithole.
It's not whether American workers "deserve" to make 10x more than their Indian/3rd world counterparts. The point is that "Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity..." -Article 23, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Unfortunatly, american mega-corporations are doing nothing but hurting the situation.
--jt The next time we elect a president, for God's sake can we do a background check? - David Letterman
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I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
I think one could say the same about Windows, no? It has nothing to do with the security of the OS if hackers find vulnerabilities in a commonly used application (e.g. Outlook).
:) In fact, Outlook security has a lot to do with the security of the underlying OS. Many of the security vulnerabilities for IE also affect Outlook because it's used for rendering HTML emails.
Outlook is hardely a 3rd party package...
I think the Unix/Linux philosophy of separating funtionality goes a long way in improving overall system security. A vulnreability in one piece of software does not automatically lead to vulnerabilities in other packages.
I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
Darl: Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?
...makes more sense than some of the cruft coming out of Lindon these days
Pinky: I think so, Darl, but what if the Heise won't wear the beach thong?
Congratulations. You are now a criminal under the DMCA for breaking SCO's encryption algorithm!
g00r00?
One thing you can do is to install the Live CD to a hard drive to get a permanant installation. While this may seem counter productive for a Live CD, I've found it to be really useful. I'm currently using the Knoppix Security Tools Distribution as a "desktop" OS... :-) Knoppix 3.2 (what both these distros are based on) includes a really useful script to install the Live CD to the hard drive. It's the easiest way I've found so far to get a Debian testing/unstable system installed and running - with X configured correctly the first time! That, in addition to having tons of great security tools preinstalled and configured makes for one sweet network-workstation-on-steroids.
...of course, I'm in charge of security where I work, so using this as a desktop OS may get you fired from _your_ work... :)
g00r00?
Microsoft has a handy page on Removing Linux from your computer, so we'll be prepared the next time a huge internet worm affects that OS...
Unfortunatly, network security these days often resembles an M&M... Hard, crunchy outside. Soft, chewy inside.
Are you g00r00?
The new system will of course have built in redundancy, ala the CRAP (Cmdrtaco Re-post Automatically Protocol) which automatically sends you two copies of the message whether you needed it or not.
Riker: Some jazz, Captain?
Picard: Make it soul, Number One.
The only area I've not done much reading on is how to set it up to boot 'n go. I am assuming there are media linux distros that boot up and go straight to a nice media gui.
t v.org/
Two of the most popular Linux-based PVR's are Freevo and MythTV.
http://freevo.sourceforge.net/
http://www.myth
You need to get off your ass, put the time in on the weekends and:
1) Identify what it is that you can do that cannot be done by anyone else (or at least, anyone who is willing to work for your salary)
2) Train yourself to do it well.
Taking these steps isn't going to do you a damn bit of good. There is always going to be someone, somewhere in the world willing to do your job for less than you. And coupled with the tax breaks/loopholes that these multi-billion dollar companies get for moving operations offshore, there aren't many compelling reasons to hire "locally" anymore.
I think the rosy picture of golbalization that we were fed for years (the benefits of NAFTA, etc) is starting to fade. Globalization gives corporations the freedom (mandate?) to exploit workers around the world. Many times the people who bear the brunt of it are the least able to help themselves. Child labor violations in Malaysian shoe factories, courtesy of Nike. Sweatshop like conditions in Mexico from Taco Bell. Our richest corporations are benefiting from explioting the poor/working class and will not stop until the entire world is turned in to one big 3rd world shithole.
It's not whether American workers "deserve" to make 10x more than their Indian/3rd world counterparts. The point is that "Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity..." -Article 23, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Unfortunatly, american mega-corporations are doing nothing but hurting the situation.
--jt
The next time we elect a president, for God's sake can we do a background check? - David Letterman