Lightweight portable security

[Guivre]

Any know much about the Linux distro developed by the military called lps? Is it a legit Linux or just some plot by the gov't. Thoughts?

[YeOK]

Originally Posted by Guivre

Any know much about the Linux distro developed by the military called lps? Is it a legit Linux or just some plot by the gov't. Thoughts?

Looks like a good idea, used by staff to boot up a clean and safe environment while staying in hotels or at home. Pretty much the same idea that was floating around a few years ago for safe on-line banking, read only media that you boot up and will not mount the local HDD.

http://spi.dod.mil/LPS-Public_for_DoD.htm

[Evil_Bert]

It does look like a good idea. I might try and give it a go sometime.

(I was one of the proponents of "secure online banking" via R/O media. I still think it's a good thing to do).

[John the train]

For anyone just looking for a secure on-line banking option one of the lighter Puppy versins running from a live CD should fit the bill.

[Guivre]

I hope it catches on and helps people see the light to the security of using a Linux box. I'm always amazed at showing new people a Linux box and they are like wow there is a desktop.

[mmix]

For the record, want some network security linux box(cd),
try sophos( (formerly known as Astaro )

http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/unified.aspx

http://www.astaro.org/

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