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| There are many different distributions of Linux around. Slackware is by far the most stable
and secure one you can use. I have used all of them at one time or another and have
found that Slackware is the best. From its easy installation to its use of stable
supporting programs. This is not to say that the other other distributions are not
good, because they are, and have their place. But for a server grade distribution,
Slackware is the only way to go. Out of the box it is one of the most secure
versions around. Unlike the others as soon as you install it you will not be
required to upgrade things and batten down the hatches so to say. You will also find
that most of your advanced Linux users prefer Slackware over the others. Patrick Volkerding worked hard on it and has not
allowed others to influence how he maintains it. Although from talking to him many
have tried. We now see a big push toward the Linux operating system with the influx
of money coming from Intel and the likes. It is
the hottest ticket in the computer industry now. RedHat
does get a lot of the credit for this, with a good marketing plan they have helped Linux
reach the user base that it has now. RedHat is a nice distribution but in my opinion
should be saved for the workstation machine and not a server. Mainly due to all the
suid programs and security problems that plagued it and their lack of good sense when
selecting software for it, i.e. lots of beta packages(perl,glibc) and kernel versions that
are not mainstream. Many of the programs included have been modified and can cause system
problems and sometimes pose a secuirty risk. A simple comparison of security fixes
between the two (5.2 vs 4.0) is all it takes to see the difference. Slackware
has only had to release 4 fixes. Take a look at the RedHat errata and you will see
the difference. I have also heard others say that at least when they find one they
fix it quickly. The same holds true for Slackware. Its just in the past there
has not been a good forum to find these out. Well this site will help in that area
by providing unofficial email list services for Slackware. Slackware ® is a
registered trademark of Patrick Volkerding and Walnut Creek CDROM all rights
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So far so good. A few broken links here and there but we are getting to them. The new contrib package system is a big success thanks go out to all those that have helped and of course the the contributors. If you find something that is broken please fill out a site feedback form and let me know. Finishing up the tips/tricks area now and also final touches on the links system. Stay tuned.
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Date Updated : 1999-11-16 |
| The OpenSSL Project is a collaborative effort to develop a robust,
commercial-grade, fully featured, and Open Source toolkit implementing the
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v2/v3) and Transport Layer Security (TLS v1)
protocols with full-strength cryptography world-wide. The project is managed
by a worldwide community of volunteers that use the Internet to communicate,
plan, and develop the OpenSSL toolkit and its related documentation.
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