[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Naw. Linux is no harder to install anymore for the most part than, say, the latest MS OS. In many instances it is easier.

That said, you do have a point that those who use MS have a perception about Linux which doesn't exactly fit reality.

However I see that is changing. Much of the change has been generated by MacOSX. People are pleasantly surprised by the fact that it uses Unix under the hood.

However, if I had to choose a secure OS, I'd probably go with VMS. Although I have to admit that the OS/MVS for the IBM 360 and 370 mainframes was probably more secure (because it kept changing drastically every month).

[Eyes Unclouded]

"Linux is no harder to install anymore for the most part than, say, the latest MS OS. In many instances it is easier. "


For one thing when I made a fedora machine did it while cooking ramen, and yes I know both are unhealthy but I'm a college student.

However when I took a new copy of vista near the same box it sprouted wheels and tried to roll away. Luckily I had been to the Folsom fair and had that sucker tied down...needless to say there was much torture in the room.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Much of the change has been generated by MacOSX. People are pleasantly surprised by the fact that it uses Unix under the hood.

These folks should also consider the BSD variants (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, etc.) in addition to Linux. MacOS X is built on FreeBSD.

However, if I had to choose a secure OS, I'd probably go with VMS.

Another excellent choice for a secure OS would be OpenBSD.

[Erasmus]

There's an old saying about IBM OS/MVS etc.:

"Security Through Obscurity."

[N3WBI3]

However, if I had to choose a secure OS, I'd probably go with VMS.

Like pain do ya ;)

Q: How do I get to my home directory?

A: set def Disk$a$0:[000000.users.me]