[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux Goes To War

[Kevin E. Ivey]

Fred wrote:
> From Stratfor:
> (an intel analysis outfit in DC)
> 
> Linux Goes To War
> 
> April 21, 2008: One method of protecting your military networks  
> from hackers is to use an operating system other than the  
> ubiquitous Microsoft Windows (which controls over 85 percent of the  
> market). Linux has been a popular choice for the military. The U.S.  
> Navy uses Linux to run critical systems on its warships. The U.S.  
> Army is using Linux for its networked FCS (Future Combat System)  
> vehicles (which are still in development).  The army is also  
> converting many of its Microsoft Windows applications to run under  
> Linux.
> 
> It’s not just the better security Linux provides, but the fact that  
> there are many versions of Linux to choose from, and the operating  
> system is easier to modify (being an “open source” system, unlike  
> the proprietary Windows.) Currently, the U.S. Department of Defense  
> has over 200 Linux based software projects in development.
> 
> China has also gone down this route, and is trying to get all  
> Chinese computer users to switch to Linux. This has proved  
> difficult, because so many Chinese use stolen Windows software to  
> run their businesses. Often, there is no Linux alternative for key  
> Windows applications. The military, however, uses custom made  
> software for its most critical applications, and it’s easier to  
> create this stuff using Linux.

Got a link or URL?

Being both a military and LINUX GUY, I am always interested in news
about Linux implementations in military applications.

I'll Google Stratfor and start there....

Thanks,

Kevin