Hi Steve! The kernel being used isn't really the biggest concern when it comes to security - the ammount of access you allow the outside world is.
Any distribution would be rock-stable, if it was disconnected entirely from the network. For most of us, however, that's not an option. ::grin:: So...there are two main things you can do to limit your chances of getting "hacked": 1 - stay on top of security updates - Debian makes this REALLY easy, as long as you have the security update server in your apt sources.list. It doesn't hurt to subscribe to a couple security-related mailing lists either =) 2 - learn how to configure your system to be more secure - Chances are you don't need, or can replace, a lot of the services that you're running. Close off ports using ipchains, shut down inetd services you don't need, and replace things like telnet with ssh =) If you work someplace with a good sysadmin, schedule some time to sit down with him/her and discuss security - you'll learn a LOT. If you follow these 2 steps, you can be assured of a reasonable secure system, no matter which distribution you choose. We're a bit biased around here towards Debian, for a variety of reasons - but you should expect that from a Debian mailing list ;) By no means is this an exhaustive summary of system security, but it's what I live by =) -b3 On Mon, Feb 19, 2001 at 06:11:55PM -0500, Steve Rudd wrote: > I am considering joining the debian family, but am a bit concerned about > security. > Just how much more secure is Debian than redhat?
