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Chapter 2. Background

 

I issued an order and a search was made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt against kings and has been a place of rebellion and sedition.

 Ezra 4:19 (NIV)
Table of Contents
2.1. History of Unix, Linux, and Open Source / Free Software
2.1.1. Unix
2.1.2. Free Software Foundation
2.1.3. Linux
2.1.4. Open Source / Free Software
2.1.5. Comparing Linux and Unix
2.2. Security Principles
2.3. Is Open Source Good for Security?
2.4. Types of Secure Programs
2.5. Paranoia is a Virtue
2.6. Why Did I Write This Document?
2.7. Sources of Design and Implementation Guidelines
2.8. Other Sources of Security Information
2.9. Document Conventions
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