[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux Goes To War
Kevin E. Ivey
ik04 at isot.com
Mon Apr 21 21:06:46 CDT 2008
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
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