Linux Probably Won't be Used in Most Government Systems Linux doesn't meet the necessary security criteria to become government's software of choice. Part of the problem is the open source software lacks third-party verification. However, France may soon pass legislation calling for the use of open source software for government systems applications. http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2000/0731/web-linux-08-02-00.asp Editors' (multiple) note: [The claim that systems without third-party verification cannot be approved adopted by government is false. Only a tiny fraction of government systems - those in ultra-high security areas - have been verified.] -- ----/ / _ Fred A. Miller ---/ / (_)__ __ ____ __ Systems Administrator --/ /__/ / _ \/ // /\ \/ / Cornell Univ. Press Services -/____/_/_//_/\_,_/ /_/\_\ fm@cupserv.org -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq