Re: Secure host newbie

[Xilo Musimene <xilopublic1 () ca inter net>]

> Out of interest, why is there no choice in this? You can tell your
> management (or provider) that it is insane to use 7.3 on such a box. And
> what kind of provider is supplying services on 7.3? I'd really like to know!
>
> The only time I can think of 7.{2,3} being a plus is when specific software
> packages are being used, and so therefore when the box in question is a
> workstation. On a server, there is no logical reason to go with it.

I believe the ones that have decided that they should use RH7.3 have 
done it probably because either they prefer it (they might be too 
conservative IMO) or because there is no security requirement; I believe 
the servers are behing all sort of security devices that take care of 
everything.  In any case, I plan on buying my own computers in a few 
months so practice (on a secured network) is much better than nothing!

Thanks,
  Simon


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