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Debian: A niche OS with a not-so-niche security flaw
A recently discovered flaw in the Debian version of Linux meant that any OpenSSL keys generated during the past 20 months could be guessed in a matter of hours. But does the vulnerability suggest broader security issues for Linux? Michael Cobb explor... Tip
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Open source security in a Windows enterprise
While Open source security products can provide low-cost security, enterprises are reluctant to depend on them. In this tip contributor Tony Bradley examines why this is so and how this relunctancy may affect the open source community. Tip
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MacIntosh vs. Windows: Choosing to take a bite of the Apple
Disgusted by security and performance issues, Winn Schwartau switches from Windows to Mac and details the bumps along the way in this exclusive intro to his Mad as Hell series. Tip
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Mad as Hell III -- Month 1 review
Winn Schwartau sums up his first experiences in his conversion from Windows to Mac. Tip
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Mad as Hell: I -- Switching to Mac
Winn Schwartau switches from Windows to Mac and tells why. Tip
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Desktop Summit '05: How to hit up the enterprise
A self-described Novell "marketing wonk" provides tips for getting your company to adopt Linux desktops. For starters, don't hype. Tip
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Week 44: Permissions, part 2 -- Who owns what when?
Attackers can gain access to your system through files, directories and devices with higher privileges than necessary that execute on behalf of a privileged task. Tip
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Week 43: Permissions -- How world-writeable are you?
Files, directories and devices that can be modified by any user are known as "world–writable" and are dangerous security holes. Tip
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Battle of the OSes: Which is most secure?
Ira Winkler answers the age-old security question: Which operating system is most secure? Tip
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Secure Architectures with OpenBSD: Chapter 3 -- Installation
Find out more about installing OpenBSD on your network. Tip
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