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<a href="#en">[en]</a> |
<a href=#en>[EN]</a> |
<a href="#se">[se]</a> |
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<h3><font color=#e00000>English press coverage</font></h3><p> |
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<h2>June, 2000</h2> |
<h2>June, 2000</h2> |
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<a href="http://www.securityportal.com/closet/closet20000621.html">Securing |
<a href="http://www.securityportal.com/closet/closet20000621.html">Securing |
Your Network With OpenBSD</a>, Kurt's Closet, Security Portal, June 21, 2000 |
Your Network With OpenBSD</a>, Kurt's Closet, Security Portal, June 21, 2000 |
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Kurt Seifried looks at some new features in OpenBSD 2.7 and recommends it |
Kurt Seifried looks at some new features in OpenBSD 2.7 and recommends it |
as a platform for patrolling your network. He also gives a sampling of |
as a platform for patrolling your network. He also gives a sampling of |
the many security tools available for intrusion detection, vulnerability |
the many security tools available for intrusion detection, vulnerability |
analysis and network management, all available from the |
analysis and network management, all available from the |
<a href="ports.html">"Ports" collection</a>. |
<a href="ports.html">"Ports" collection</a>. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="reprints/pr27.html">OpenBSD 2.7 press release</a>, June 15, 2000 |
<a href="reprints/pr27.html">OpenBSD 2.7 press release</a>, June 15, 2000 |
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This press release was translated into several languages and distributed to the |
This press release was translated into several languages and distributed to the |
trade press and Internet news sites. |
trade press and Internet news sites. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.bsdtoday.com/2000/June/News196.html">Coming |
<a href="http://www.bsdtoday.com/2000/June/News196.html">Coming |
soon: a real-time OpenBSD?</a>, BSD Today, June 14, 2000 |
soon: a real-time OpenBSD?</a>, BSD Today, June 14, 2000 |
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Randy Lewis of RTMX explains why they picked OpenBSD and how their real-time |
Randy Lewis of RTMX explains why they picked OpenBSD and how their real-time |
extensions will be folded back into the OpenBSD source tree in time for the |
extensions will be folded back into the OpenBSD source tree in time for the |
next release. Interview by Jeremy C. Reed. |
next release. Interview by Jeremy C. Reed. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/bsd/2000/06/13/OpenBSD.html">Introduction |
<a href="http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/bsd/2000/06/13/OpenBSD.html">Introduction |
to OpenBSD Networking</a>, BSD DevCenter, O'Reilly Network, June 13, 2000 |
to OpenBSD Networking</a>, BSD DevCenter, O'Reilly Network, June 13, 2000 |
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David Jorm, no stranger to OpenBSD, gives a detailed tour of the basic steps for |
David Jorm, no stranger to OpenBSD, gives a detailed tour of the basic steps for |
setting up an OpenBSD system as a gateway with a LAN interface and a PPP connection. |
setting up an OpenBSD system as a gateway with a LAN interface and a PPP connection. |
He also points out the little differences that could trip up somebody just |
He also points out the little differences that could trip up somebody just |
arriving from the Linux world. |
arriving from the Linux world. |
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<a href="http://www.unixreview.com/open_source/articles/0006bsd.shtml">The |
<a href="http://www.unixreview.com/open_source/articles/0006bsd.shtml">The |
state of the daemon</a>, UNIX Review, June 7, 2000 |
state of the daemon</a>, UNIX Review, June 7, 2000 |
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Michael Lucas reviews the state of the art for BSD-derived systems, |
Michael Lucas reviews the state of the art for BSD-derived systems, |
and finds much cause for optimism. |
and finds much cause for optimism. |
"OpenBSD delves further into constructive paranoia", he writes. |
"OpenBSD delves further into constructive paranoia", he writes. |
Agreed, security is a state of mind, but unless the rash of serious incidents |
Agreed, security is a state of mind, but unless the rash of serious incidents |
abates, it's not really paranoia. |
abates, it's not really paranoia. |
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<a href="http://www.infosecuritymag.com/jun2000/junopens.htm">Security |
<a href="http://www.infosecuritymag.com/jun2000/junopens.htm">Security |
By DEFAULT</a>, OPEN SOURCES, Information Security, June 2000 |
By DEFAULT</a>, OPEN SOURCES, Information Security, June 2000 |
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"OpenBSD is one OS that's likely to be voted "Most Secure." |
<i>OpenBSD is one OS that's likely to be voted "Most Secure." |
So why not use it for all enterprise apps?" Columnist Pete Loshin |
So why not use it for all enterprise apps?</i> Columnist Pete Loshin |
looks at OpenBSD as a serious contender for secure Internet servers. |
looks at OpenBSD as a serious contender for secure Internet servers. |
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<h2>May, 2000</h2> |
<h2>May, 2000</h2> |
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<a href="http://rootprompt.org/article.php3?article=493">Cracked! Part4: The |
<a href="http://rootprompt.org/article.php3?article=493">Cracked! Part4: The |
Sniffer</a>, # RootPrompt.org, May 31, 2000 |
Sniffer</a>, # RootPrompt.org, May 31, 2000 |
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Noel continues his chronicle of a cracker attack on his LAN. |
Noel continues his chronicle of a cracker attack on his LAN. |
In part 4, he notes that even local user vulnerabilities cannot |
In part 4, he notes that even local user vulnerabilities cannot |
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he mentions he would like to explore OpenBSD for systems that |
he mentions he would like to explore OpenBSD for systems that |
need user accounts. The first three parts also make for interesting |
need user accounts. The first three parts also make for interesting |
reading for all system administrators. |
reading for all system administrators. |
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<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000526E30E">Flaw |
<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000526E30E">Flaw |
found in PGP 5.0</a>, Computer World, May 26, 2000 |
found in PGP 5.0</a>, Computer World, May 26, 2000 |
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PGP 5.0 was found to have a serious coding error under Linux and |
PGP 5.0 was found to have a serious coding error under Linux and |
OpenBSD, where it replaced the random data obtained from /dev/random |
OpenBSD, where it replaced the random data obtained from /dev/random |
with a string of '1' digits when generating key pairs under certain |
with a string of '1' digits when generating key pairs under certain |
conditions. |
conditions. |
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<a href="http://www.beopen.com/features/articles/security_article.html">Security |
<a href="http://www.beopen.com/features/articles/security_article.html">Security |
Beyond the Garden of Eden</a>, BeOpen.com, May 19, 2000 |
Beyond the Garden of Eden</a>, BeOpen.com, May 19, 2000 |
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Sam Williams strikes again. He interviews OpenBSD lead developer Theo de Raadt |
Sam Williams strikes again. He interviews OpenBSD lead developer Theo de Raadt |
and Tom Vogt, a lead developer of Nexus, a "maximum security" Linux |
and Tom Vogt, a lead developer of Nexus, a "maximum security" Linux |
distribution unveiled on May 9. This article contrasts two different |
distribution unveiled on May 9. This article contrasts two different |
approaches to security. |
approaches to security. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.upside.com/texis/mvm/story?id=3921a9080">OpenBSD |
<a href="http://www.upside.com/texis/mvm/story?id=3921a9080">OpenBSD |
perfects security by one-upmanship</a>, Upside Today, May 17, 2000 |
perfects security by one-upmanship</a>, Upside Today, May 17, 2000 |
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Freelance writer Sam Williams captures the dynamics of the OpenBSD |
Freelance writer Sam Williams captures the dynamics of the OpenBSD |
development effort in OpenBSD, dubbing it "geeking out for perfection". |
development effort in OpenBSD, dubbing it "geeking out for perfection". |
Williams also takes note of OpenBSD's business-friendly non commercial |
Williams also takes note of OpenBSD's business-friendly non commercial |
stance -- no corporate backers, yet plenty of commercial products |
stance -- no corporate backers, yet plenty of commercial products |
with embedded OpenBSD. |
with embedded OpenBSD. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?vdb=vdb&content=/vdb/stats.html">Vulnerability |
<a href="http://www.securityfocus.com/frames/?vdb=vdb&content=/vdb/stats.html">Vulnerability |
Database Statistics</a>, Security Focus, May 15, 2000 |
Database Statistics</a>, Security Focus, May 15, 2000 |
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"3 out of 2 people can't figure out statistics", the saying goes. In this light, |
"3 out of 2 people can't figure out statistics", the saying goes. In this light, |
we'd like to present Security Focus's summary of vulnerabilities. Read |
we'd like to present Security Focus's summary of vulnerabilities. Read |
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admit it makes OpenBSD look good compared to other widely used OSes. |
admit it makes OpenBSD look good compared to other widely used OSes. |
We think the most important chart is the top one, total vulnerabilities. |
We think the most important chart is the top one, total vulnerabilities. |
The upward trend is disturbing; it means the industry still doesn't |
The upward trend is disturbing; it means the industry still doesn't |
"get it", and the users who trade off security for feature |
"get it", and the users who trade off security for feature |
creep are delivering the wrong message. |
creep are delivering the wrong message. |
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<a href="http://www.securityportal.com/closet/closet20000510.html">Why |
<a href="http://www.securityportal.com/closet/closet20000510.html">Why |
We're Doomed to Failure</a>, Security Portal, May 10, 2000 |
We're Doomed to Failure</a>, Security Portal, May 10, 2000 |
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Kurt Seifried talks about what people can do to promote security and |
Kurt Seifried talks about what people can do to promote security and |
protect themselves against the now-commonplace attacks. His first |
protect themselves against the now-commonplace attacks. His first |
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think he gave up too easily: by accepting mudflaps in the place of |
think he gave up too easily: by accepting mudflaps in the place of |
airbags, he is taking the heat off software vendors to clean up the |
airbags, he is taking the heat off software vendors to clean up the |
defects in their products. |
defects in their products. |
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<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000502db52">Open |
<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000502db52">Open |
Source Smugglers</a>, ComputerWorld, May 5, 2000 |
Source Smugglers</a>, ComputerWorld, May 5, 2000 |
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"Psssstt! Wanna a good, reliable operating system on the cheap? Thing is, |
"Psssstt! Wanna a good, reliable operating system on the cheap? Thing is, |
you just can't tell your boss about it" Technology writer Peter Wayner |
you just can't tell your boss about it" Technology writer Peter Wayner |
tells of the techies who break the rules and sneak open source |
tells of the techies who break the rules and sneak open source |
systems on the job. He mentions the "security-conscious" OpenBSD as a |
systems on the job. He mentions the "security-conscious" OpenBSD as a |
successful secure e-commerce server against an rival NT implementation, |
successful secure e-commerce server against an rival NT implementation, |
as well as how Marcus Rannum embeds OpenBSD in the Network Flight Recorder |
as well as how Marcus Rannum embeds OpenBSD in the Network Flight Recorder |
IDS appliance to sidestep NT vs. UNIX prejudices. |
IDS appliance to sidestep NT vs. UNIX prejudices. |
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<a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/000502/va_global__1.html">PowerCrypt |
<a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/000502/va_global__1.html">PowerCrypt |
Encryption Accelerator Endorsed by OpenBSD</a>, Business Wire, May 2, 2000 |
Encryption Accelerator Endorsed by OpenBSD</a>, Business Wire, May 2, 2000 |
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Press release from Global Technologies Group, Inc. announcing OpenBSD |
Press release from Global Technologies Group, Inc. announcing OpenBSD |
support for their PowerCrypt IPSec hardware accelerators cards. |
support for their PowerCrypt IPSec hardware accelerators cards. |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.bsdtoday.com/2000/May/Features138.html">An experience |
<a href="http://www.bsdtoday.com/2000/May/Features138.html">An experience |
installing OpenBSD</a>, BSD Today, May 2000 |
installing OpenBSD</a>, BSD Today, May 2000 |
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Another "how I installed OpenBSD" article. Jeremy C. Reed writes |
Another "how I installed OpenBSD" article. Jeremy C. Reed writes |
a blow-by-blow, prompt & response chronicle of how he installed OpenBSD |
a blow-by-blow, prompt & response chronicle of how he installed OpenBSD |
2.6, to the point of setting up X, the blackbox window manager and |
2.6, to the point of setting up X, the blackbox window manager and |
Netscape -- elapsed time, 4 hours and 38 minutes. Phew. |
Netscape -- elapsed time, 4 hours and 38 minutes. Phew. |
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<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/200005/adventure.html">My Adventures |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/200005/adventure.html">My Adventures |
In OpenBSD 2.6</a>, Daemon News, May 2000 |
In OpenBSD 2.6</a>, Daemon News, May 2000 |
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Alison describes how she gave in to the geekier side of her nature and |
Alison describes how she gave in to the geekier side of her nature and |
rescued a castaway PC and put OpenBSD on it. "Contrary to popular |
rescued a castaway PC and put OpenBSD on it. "Contrary to popular |
opinion, however, I think it's not just a matter of reliability," she |
opinion, however, I think it's not just a matter of reliability," she |
writes, "but also of clarity and simplicity - two very important and |
writes, "but also of clarity and simplicity - two very important and |
oft-overlooked characteristics of computer software.". |
oft-overlooked characteristics of computer software.". |
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<h2>April, 2000</h2> |
<h2>April, 2000</h2> |
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<a href="http://e-zine.nluug.nl/hold.html?cid=91">Interview with OpenBSD's |
<a href="http://e-zine.nluug.nl/hold.html?cid=91">Interview with OpenBSD's |
Theo de Raadt</a>, <font color="#4669ad"><sup>eup</sup></font> E-zine, |
Theo de Raadt</a>, <font color=4669ad><sup>eup</sup></font> E-zine, |
April 20, 2000 |
April 20, 2000 |
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In this interview by Daniel De Kok, lead developer Theo de Raadt comments |
In this interview by Daniel De Kok, lead developer Theo de Raadt comments |
on the BSDI/FreeBSD merger, OpenBSD as an embedded OS, and future plans for |
on the BSDI/FreeBSD merger, OpenBSD as an embedded OS, and future plans for |
OpenBSD. |
OpenBSD. |
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<a href="reprints/article_20000419.html">Security Experts Say Proprietary |
<a href="reprints/article_20000419.html">Security Experts Say Proprietary |
Code Isn't Scrutinized Well Enough</a>, SOURCES, April 19, 2000 |
Code Isn't Scrutinized Well Enough</a>, SOURCES, April 19, 2000 |
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This bulletin discusses security concerns raised by recent reports of |
This bulletin discusses security concerns raised by recent reports of |
vulnerabilities in commercial software such as backdoors and automatic |
vulnerabilities in commercial software such as backdoors and automatic |
registration forms. The article quotes Jerry Harold, president & co-founder of |
registration forms. The article quotes Jerry Harold, president & co-founder of |
Network Security Technologies Inc. "This is why NetSec builds its products |
Network Security Technologies Inc. "This is why NetSec builds its products |
on an operating system (OpenBSD) that has made security its number one goal." |
on an operating system (OpenBSD) that has made security its number one goal." |
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<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/topnews/os20000417.html">Open |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/topnews/os20000417.html">Open |
Source - Why it's Good for Security</a>, SecurityPortal.com, April 17, 2000 |
Source - Why it's Good for Security</a>, SecurityPortal.com, April 17, 2000 |
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In another FUD-fighting article, security writer Kurt Seifried and |
In another FUD-fighting article, security writer Kurt Seifried and |
Bastille Linux project leader Jay Beale refute a recent well-circulated |
Bastille Linux project leader Jay Beale refute a recent well-circulated |
article saying open source software is more vulnerable because the |
article saying open source software is more vulnerable because the |
black hats can find bugs just by reading the source. If this were the |
black hats can find bugs just by reading the source. If this were the |
case, they argue, OpenBSD could not have achieved its security record. |
case, they argue, OpenBSD could not have achieved its security record. |
They counter the claim by demolishing "security through |
They counter the claim by demolishing "security through |
obscurity", the myth that just won't go away. |
obscurity", the myth that just won't go away. |
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<a href="http://www.securityfocus.com/commentary/19">Wide Open Source</a>, |
<a href="http://www.securityfocus.com/commentary/19">Wide Open Source</a>, |
SecurityFocus.com, April 16, 2000 |
SecurityFocus.com, April 16, 2000 |
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Elias Levy of BUGTRAQ fame discusses the security of open- vs. closed-source |
Elias Levy of BUGTRAQ fame discusses the security of open- vs. closed-source |
software. OpenBSD developers are mentioned first among a few groups of people |
software. OpenBSD developers are mentioned first among a few groups of people |
who care about auditing code for security vulnerabilities. |
who care about auditing code for security vulnerabilities. |
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<a href="http://www.32bitsonline.com/article.php3?file=issues/200004/badpressedit"> |
<a href="http://www.32bitsonline.com/article.php3?file=issues/200004/badpressedit"> |
Bad Press</a>, |
Bad Press</a>, |
32Bits Online, April 2000 |
32Bits Online, April 2000 |
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Slamming some recent press which had said that Open Source (and in particular |
Slamming some recent press which had said that Open Source (and in particular |
Linux) leads to more software security problems, Clifford Smith states<br /> |
Linux) leads to more software security problems, Clifford Smith states<br> |
<b>"If there is ONE definitive proof that the source code being opened up for |
<b>"If there is ONE definitive proof that the source code being opened up for |
review provides the opportunity to create secure operating systems, OpenBSD |
review provides the opportunity to create secure operating systems, OpenBSD |
is that proof."</b> (his emphasis) |
is that proof."</b> (his emphasis) |
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<h2>March, 2000</h2> |
<h2>March, 2000</h2> |
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<a href="http://securityportal.com/closet/closet20000329.html">Linux |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/closet/closet20000329.html">Linux |
is a security risk, I don't think so!</a>, |
is a security risk, I don't think so!</a>, |
Security Portal, March 29, 2000 |
Security Portal, March 29, 2000 |
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Columnist Kurt Seifried uses OpenBSD's code audit as an example to |
Columnist Kurt Seifried uses OpenBSD's code audit as an example to |
refute a FUD piece on a major computer industry website that claims |
refute a FUD piece on a major computer industry website that claims |
that Linux is a security risk because the bad guys can find the holes |
that Linux is a security risk because the bad guys can find the holes |
simply by reading the source code. |
simply by reading the source code. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.linux.com/interviews/20000308/44/">The |
<a href="http://www.linux.com/interviews/20000308/44/">The |
Kurt Seifried interview</a>, Linux.com, March 8, 2000 |
Kurt Seifried interview</a>, Linux.com, March 8, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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The roles have changed; security columnist Kurt Seifried is now the subject. |
The roles have changed; security columnist Kurt Seifried is now the subject. |
He discusses his role at <a href="http://www.securityportal.com/">Security |
He discusses his role at <a href="http://www.securityportal.com/">Security |
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Linux hardening scripts like Bastille Linux. He's pessimistic about the |
Linux hardening scripts like Bastille Linux. He's pessimistic about the |
future and predicts that with management apathy towards security, |
future and predicts that with management apathy towards security, |
"we're in for 10-50 more years of miserable computer security problems". |
"we're in for 10-50 more years of miserable computer security problems". |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
Open source software: Ready for Credit Union Primetime, March 6, 2000 |
Open source software: Ready for Credit Union Primetime, March 6, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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An article explaining the trade-offs of using open source software, how it |
An article explaining the trade-offs of using open source software, how it |
might be applied to credit union enterprises and some caveats about the |
might be applied to credit union enterprises and some caveats about the |
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written for credit union IS managers. Unfortunately, it's on the |
written for credit union IS managers. Unfortunately, it's on the |
subscription-only portion of <a href="http://www.cuestechport.com/">CUES |
subscription-only portion of <a href="http://www.cuestechport.com/">CUES |
Tech Port</a>, a web site for member credit unions. |
Tech Port</a>, a web site for member credit unions. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-03-2000/f_swol-03-silicon.html">The |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-03-2000/f_swol-03-silicon.html">The |
Unix players change, but the (r)evolution continues</a>, SunWorld, March 2000 |
Unix players change, but the (r)evolution continues</a>, SunWorld, March 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Rich Morin puts the 80's UNIX history of fragmentation in perspective by |
Rich Morin puts the 80's UNIX history of fragmentation in perspective by |
examining the creative tensions between the five operating systems derived |
examining the creative tensions between the five operating systems derived |
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projects and companies cooperate even though they have diverging goals. And |
projects and companies cooperate even though they have diverging goals. And |
now that Sun has cautiously moved to open source some of its source, how |
now that Sun has cautiously moved to open source some of its source, how |
will the open source world react, he asks. |
will the open source world react, he asks. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://boardwatch.internet.com/mag/2000/mar/bwm79.html">Getting |
<a href="http://boardwatch.internet.com/mag/2000/mar/bwm79.html">Getting |
to know OpenBSD</a>, Boardwatch Magazine, March 2000 |
to know OpenBSD</a>, Boardwatch Magazine, March 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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UNIX columnist Jeffrey Carl continues his survey of the freenix alternatives |
UNIX columnist Jeffrey Carl continues his survey of the freenix alternatives |
for ISPs with an interview with Louis Bertrand. The author also discusses |
for ISPs with an interview with Louis Bertrand. The author also discusses |
the relative merits of OpenBSD and how ISPs might want to use it for a |
the relative merits of OpenBSD and how ISPs might want to use it for a |
competitive advantage. |
competitive advantage. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>February, 2000</h2> |
<h2>February, 2000</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/research/ssh-part2.html">All |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/research/ssh-part2.html">All |
About SSH - Part II: OpenSSH</a>, Security Portal, February 28, 2000 |
About SSH - Part II: OpenSSH</a>, Security Portal, February 28, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Seán Boran wraps up his look at SSH with an article devoted to OpenSSH |
Seán Boran wraps up his look at SSH with an article devoted to OpenSSH |
running on OpenBSD and other OSes, mentioning problems porting OpenSSH to |
running on OpenBSD and other OSes, mentioning problems porting OpenSSH to |
platforms without good crypto support. |
platforms without good crypto support. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet20000216.html">Firewalling with IPF</a>, Security Portal, February 16, 2000 |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet20000216.html">Firewalling with IPF</a>, Security Portal, February 16, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Kurt Seifried, author of the Linux Administrators Security Guide, explains |
Kurt Seifried, author of the Linux Administrators Security Guide, explains |
how to set up packet filtering with |
how to set up packet filtering with |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=ipf&apropos=0&sektion=8&manpath=OpenBSD+Current&format=html">ipf</a>. His examples are based on OpenBSD 2.6 |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=ipf&apropos=0&sektion=8&manpath=OpenBSD+Current&format=html">ipf</a>. His examples are based on OpenBSD 2.6 |
even though his article isn't aimed at any specific OS. |
even though his article isn't aimed at any specific OS. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet20000209.html">OpenBSD 2.6 - new features</a>, |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet20000209.html">OpenBSD 2.6 - new features</a>, |
Security Portal, February 9, 2000 |
Security Portal, February 9, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Kurt Seifried reviews OpenBSD 2.6 and finds new features like |
Kurt Seifried reviews OpenBSD 2.6 and finds new features like |
<a href="http://www.openssh.com/">OpenSSH</a>, Apache |
<a href="http://www.openssh.com/">OpenSSH</a>, Apache |
DSOs, and new device drivers. He also finds comfort in an old friend, the |
DSOs, and new device drivers. He also finds comfort in an old friend, the |
"secure by default" installation. |
"secure by default" installation. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000207E972">Three |
<a href="http://www.computerworld.com/home/print.nsf/all/000207E972">Three |
Unixlike systems may be better than Linux</a>, ComputerWorld, February 7, 2000 |
Unixlike systems may be better than Linux</a>, ComputerWorld, February 7, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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We really like Simson when he writes <i>"But if you're trying to get the |
We really like Simson when he writes <i>"But if you're trying to get the |
most for your money or if you want a higher level of security, take a look at |
most for your money or if you want a higher level of security, take a look at |
the BSDs. The rewards can be considerable."</i> But he misses the point |
the BSDs. The rewards can be considerable."</i> But he misses the point |
about strong crypto because of the fuss over 128-bit browsers. The RSA patent |
about strong crypto because of the fuss over 128-bit browsers. The RSA patent |
has been a more effective muzzle on innovation than the export prohibitions. |
has been a more effective muzzle on innovation than the export prohibitions. |
Also note OpenBSD and FreeBSD also integrate IPv6 in their current codebase. |
Also note OpenBSD and FreeBSD also integrate IPv6 in their current codebase. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.32bitsonline.com/article.php3?file=issues/200002/fbsd34&page=1">Review |
<a href="http://www.32bitsonline.com/article.php3?file=issues/200002/fbsd34&page=1">Review |
of FreeBSD 3.4</a>, 32BitsOnline, February 2000 |
of FreeBSD 3.4</a>, 32BitsOnline, February 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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In a review of FreeBSD 3.4, the author, Clifford Smith, was impressed |
In a review of FreeBSD 3.4, the author, Clifford Smith, was impressed |
enough about OpenBSD to say "<i>OpenBSD is probably the most secure |
enough about OpenBSD to say "<i>OpenBSD is probably the most secure |
distribution out of the box because it comes with a source code that has |
distribution out of the box because it comes with a source code that has |
been given a complete security audit. It also comes with KERBEROS enabled |
been given a complete security audit. It also comes with KERBEROS enabled |
out of the chute, OpenSSL and ssh is part of the distro now, too. IPFilter |
out of the chute, OpenSSL and ssh is part of the distro now, too. IPFilter |
works immediately. Just Brilliant."</i> |
works immediately. Just Brilliant."</i> |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.infosecuritymag.com/feb2000/Linux.htm">Securing Linux</a>, |
<a href="http://www.infosecuritymag.com/feb2000/Linux.htm">Securing Linux</a>, |
Information Security, February 2000 |
Information Security, February 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
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Pete Loshin surveys the state of the industry in Linux and UNIX-like |
Pete Loshin surveys the state of the industry in Linux and UNIX-like |
security. He highlights an emerging problem, novice Linux users |
security. He highlights an emerging problem, novice Linux users |
who may unknowingly leave installation holes, or inadvertently create some. |
who may unknowingly leave installation holes, or inadvertently create some. |
The OpenBSD sidebar explains the goals and purpose of OpenBSD, and highlights |
The OpenBSD sidebar explains the goals and purpose of OpenBSD, and highlights |
its reputation among security experts. |
its reputation among security experts. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.osopinion.com/Opinions/KeithRankin%20/Keith%20Rankin1.html">FreeBSD, |
<a href="http://www.osopinion.com/Opinions/KeithRankin%20/Keith%20Rankin1.html">FreeBSD, |
OpenBSD and SuSE 6.2 Eval Review</a>, OS Opinion, February 2000 |
OpenBSD and SuSE 6.2 Eval Review</a>, OS Opinion, February 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Can't decide? Let's try a bunch. Veteran computer jockey Keith Rankin |
Can't decide? Let's try a bunch. Veteran computer jockey Keith Rankin |
compares a Linux distro and two of the BSDs. Long and quite detailed. |
compares a Linux distro and two of the BSDs. Long and quite detailed. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>January, 2000</h2> |
<h2>January, 2000</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.epinions.com/cmd-review-7105-3AF042F-388EBC43-prod1">Secure |
<a href="http://www.epinions.com/cmd-review-7105-3AF042F-388EBC43-prod1">Secure |
by default - a review of OpenBSD</a>, Epinions.com, January 26, 2000 |
by default - a review of OpenBSD</a>, Epinions.com, January 26, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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OpenBSD gets a five-star rating in this reader contributed review by |
OpenBSD gets a five-star rating in this reader contributed review by |
Justin Roth. It's a short glowing article that focuses on the security |
Justin Roth. It's a short glowing article that focuses on the security |
of OpenBSD. The reviewer cautions however that it's only secure if |
of OpenBSD. The reviewer cautions however that it's only secure if |
the administrator is vigilant. |
the administrator is vigilant. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/stories/linux/news/0,6423,2426206,00.html">Opening up, government style</a>, ZDNet, January 24, 2000 |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/stories/linux/news/0,6423,2426206,00.html">Opening up, government style</a>, ZDNet, January 24, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Linux columnist Evan Leibovitch notes a small victory for open source |
Linux columnist Evan Leibovitch notes a small victory for open source |
when the US government recognised it as being for "the |
when the US government recognised it as being for "the |
Public Good" in the recently relaxed cryptography export rules. |
Public Good" in the recently relaxed cryptography export rules. |
He quotes Theo mentioning that the RSA patent has had a far greater |
He quotes Theo mentioning that the RSA patent has had a far greater |
chilling effect on US-based cryptography than the export prohibitions. |
chilling effect on US-based cryptography than the export prohibitions. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
"Info.sec.radio" radio show. 11:00AM, Monday, January 10, 2000<br /> |
"Info.sec.radio" radio show. 11:00AM, Monday, January 10, 2000<br> |
<a href="http://www.cjsw.com">CJSW 90.9 FM campus radio in Calgary</a> in |
<A href="http://www.cjsw.com">CJSW 90.9 FM campus radio in Calgary</a> in |
association with <a href="http://www.securityfocus.com">SecurityFocus</a> |
association with <a href="http://www.securityfocus.com">SecurityFocus</a> |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
In the inaugural show of <strong>Info.sec.radio</strong>, Dean Turner of |
In the inaugural show of <strong>Info.sec.radio</strong>, Dean Turner of |
Security Focus interviews Theo de Raadt about OpenBSD, security, |
Security Focus interviews Theo de Raadt about OpenBSD, security, |
and cryptography. |
and cryptography. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/353999.asp?cp1=1"> |
<a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/353999.asp?cp1=1"> |
Mudge, the halo and the 2.4 sticker</a>, MSNBC, January 6, 2000. |
Mudge, the halo and the 2.4 sticker</a>, MSNBC, January 6, 2000. |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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|
The beastie sticker from OpenBSD 2.4 was spotted on Mudge's laptop cover |
The beastie sticker from OpenBSD 2.4 was spotted on Mudge's laptop cover |
in a file photo for this story about L0pht joining with corporate heavyweights. |
in a file photo for this story about L0pht joining with corporate heavyweights. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/sec/0103sec2.html">Does 'open' |
<a href="http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/sec/0103sec2.html">Does 'open' |
mean secure?</a>, NetworkWorld Fusion Newsletters, January 5, 2000 |
mean secure?</a>, NetworkWorld Fusion Newsletters, January 5, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Security Portal founder Jim Reavis calls OpenBSD "Linux's Linux". We're not |
Security Portal founder Jim Reavis calls OpenBSD "Linux's Linux". We're not |
sure what it means, but he was making the point that public scrutiny of |
sure what it means, but he was making the point that public scrutiny of |
source code helps security, so it must be a compliment. |
source code helps security, so it must be a compliment. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/sr/stories/news/0,4538,2416865,00.html">Giving |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/sr/stories/news/0,4538,2416865,00.html">Giving |
Back</a>, Sm@rt Reseller Online, January 4, 2000</strong></font><br /> |
Back</a>, Sm@rt Reseller Online, January 4, 2000</strong></font><br> |
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Linux columnist Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols writes mostly about VA Linux |
Linux columnist Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols writes mostly about VA Linux |
creating a source repository for open source projects, but there's an |
creating a source repository for open source projects, but there's an |
interesting quote: "Whether an open-source program runs on OpenBSD, |
interesting quote: "Whether an open-source program runs on OpenBSD, |
Palm or even Windows, so long as it's an open-source program it's game |
Palm or even Windows, so long as it's an open-source program it's game |
for SourceForge." OpenBSD, soon to be a household word! |
for SourceForge." OpenBSD, soon to be a household word!<p> |
</p></li> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-01-2000/swol-01-supersys.html">A |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-01-2000/swol-01-supersys.html">A |
report from LISA</a>, SunWorld, January 2000 |
report from LISA</a>, SunWorld, January 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Columnist Peter Galvin gives a recap of LISA '99, mentioning among others |
Columnist Peter Galvin gives a recap of LISA '99, mentioning among others |
Bob Beck's <a href="events.html#lisa99">paper</a> about securing public |
Bob Beck's <a href="events.html#lisa99">paper</a> about securing public |
access Ethernet jacks on a university campus. |
access Ethernet jacks on a university campus.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.northernjourney.com/opensource/linside/li006.html">Canadian open source projects</a>, The Computer Paper, January 2000 |
<a href="http://www.northernjourney.com/opensource/linside/li006.html">Canadian open source projects</a>, The Computer Paper, January 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
OpenBSD is featured in a year-end review of Canadian Open Source projects |
OpenBSD is featured in a year-end review of Canadian Open Source projects |
in |
in |
<a href="http://www.canadacomputes.com/cc/section/pub/1,1100,33,00.html?pub=1&iss=52">The Computer Paper</a>. |
<a href="http://www.canadacomputes.com/cc/section/pub/1,1100,33,00.html?pub=1&iss=52">The Computer Paper</a>. |
Linux columnist Gene Wilburn gets it right. Unfortunately, the article isn't on |
Linux columnist Gene Wilburn gets it right. Unfortunately, the article isn't on |
the Computer Paper's site, but it is available at the author's site. |
the Computer Paper's site, but it is available at the author's site. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.casselman.net/artlist/OpenBSD.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.casselman.net/artlist/OpenBSD.htm"> |
A Home-Grown Operating System?</a>, Alberta Venture Magazine, |
A Home-Grown Operating System?</a>, Alberta Venture Magazine, |
January/February, 2000 |
January/February, 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
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Grace Casselman interviews Theo about the development process of OpenBSD. |
Grace Casselman interviews Theo about the development process of OpenBSD. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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|
<h2>December, 1999</h2> |
<h2>December, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://securityportal.com/closet/closet19991222.html">OpenSource |
<a href="http://securityportal.com/closet/closet19991222.html">OpenSource |
projects - what I learned from Bastille (and others)</a>, Security |
projects - what I learned from Bastille (and others)</a>, Security |
Portal, December 23, 1999 |
Portal, December 23, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Kurt Seifried |
Kurt Seifried |
(<a href="mailto:seifried@seifried.org">seifried@seifried.org</a>), security |
(<a href="mailto:seifried@seifried.org">seifried@seifried.org</a>), security |
analyst and author of the <i>Linux Administrators Security Guide</i>, discusses |
analyst and author of the <i>Linux Administrators Security Guide</i>, discusses |
the effort needed to create a Linux distribution. He mentions OpenBSD's |
the effort needed to create a Linux distribution. He mentions OpenBSD's |
code audit as a reference point for securing the OS. |
code audit as a reference point for securing the OS.<p> |
</p></li> |
|
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://serverwatch.internet.com/news/1999_12_03_a.html">OpenBSD |
<a href="http://serverwatch.internet.com/news/1999_12_03_a.html">OpenBSD |
2.6 Now Available</a>, Server Watch, December 3, 1999 |
2.6 Now Available</a>, Server Watch, December 3, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Picked up on OpenBSD 2.6 press release. |
Picked up on OpenBSD 2.6 press release. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.tekpress.com/Archives/1999/Dec/openbsd.html">OpenBSD |
<a href="http://www.tekpress.com/Archives/1999/Dec/openbsd.html">OpenBSD |
Review</a>, TekPress.COM, December 1999 |
Review</a>, TekPress.COM, December 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Vlad Sedach offers a detailed look at OpenBSD, its history, security stance |
Vlad Sedach offers a detailed look at OpenBSD, its history, security stance |
and cryptography. He notes the lack of |
and cryptography. He notes the lack of |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/smp.html">multiprocessor support</a> |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/smp.html">multiprocessor support</a> |
but rates the security as best available, especially compared to NT. |
but rates the security as best available, especially compared to NT. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
</ul> |
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|
<h2>November, 1999</h2> |
<h2>November, 1999</h2> |
|
|
<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://linux.com/featured_articles/19991115/206/">Buddying |
<a href="http://linux.com/featured_articles/19991115/206/">Buddying |
up to BSD: Part Three - Regrouping</a>, Linux.com, November 15, 1999 |
up to BSD: Part Three - Regrouping</a>, Linux.com, November 15, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Reviewer Matt Michie responds to critics of his previous OpenBSD |
Reviewer Matt Michie responds to critics of his previous OpenBSD |
article in an opinion piece that discusses OpenBSD and Linux advocacy. |
article in an opinion piece that discusses OpenBSD and Linux advocacy. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
|
|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/99/11/08/991108opsecwatch.xml"> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/99/11/08/991108opsecwatch.xml"> |
OpenBSD comes close to security nirvana with a system that is |
OpenBSD comes close to security nirvana with a system that is |
'secure by default'</a>, InfoWorld, November 8, 1999 |
'secure by default'</a>, InfoWorld, November 8, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Security Watch columnists Stuart McClure and Joel Scambray say good things |
Security Watch columnists Stuart McClure and Joel Scambray say good things |
about OpenBSD's security stance. "As you've come to expect from us, |
about OpenBSD's security stance. "As you've come to expect from us, |
our faith in vendors' attention to security is waning, but OpenBSD |
our faith in vendors' attention to security is waning, but OpenBSD |
gives us hope. OpenBSD is a group that has done it |
gives us hope. OpenBSD is a group that has done it |
right -- or at least strives to". |
right -- or at least strives to". |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.linux.com/featured_articles/19991108/200/">Buddying |
<a href="http://www.linux.com/featured_articles/19991108/200/">Buddying |
up to BSD: Part Two - OpenBSD</a>, Linux.com, November 8, 1999 |
up to BSD: Part Two - OpenBSD</a>, Linux.com, November 8, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
Reviewer Matt Michie narrates his experience with an FTP installation |
Reviewer Matt Michie narrates his experience with an FTP installation |
of OpenBSD 2.5 on an aging P-133. Despite trouble with the installation he |
of OpenBSD 2.5 on an aging P-133. Despite trouble with the installation he |
recommends it to experienced Linux users who wish to broaden their horizons. |
recommends it to experienced Linux users who wish to broaden their horizons. |
Then the reader feedback flames him for his trouble. |
Then the reader feedback flames him for his trouble. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://slashdot.org/interviews/99/11/04/1716225.shtml">UK Royal Family webmaster prefers OpenBSD</a>, |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://slashdot.org/interviews/99/11/04/1716225.shtml">UK Royal Family webmaster prefers OpenBSD</a>, |
Slashdot, November 4, 1999 |
Slashdot, November 4, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Mick Morgan, of the UK's Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, |
Mick Morgan, of the UK's Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, |
answers Slashdot readers and talks about the design of a high profile |
answers Slashdot readers and talks about the design of a high profile |
web site like the Royal Family's. In hindsight, he would have chosen |
web site like the Royal Family's. In hindsight, he would have chosen |
OpenBSD for its security aspects. |
OpenBSD for its security aspects. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/e-business/stories/0,5918,2386632,00.html"> |
<a href="http://www.zdnet.com/enterprise/e-business/stories/0,5918,2386632,00.html"> |
Turning on the Zedz</a>, ZDNet, November 2, 1999 |
Turning on the Zedz</a>, ZDNet, November 2, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Linux columnist Evan Leibovitch tries to make sense of the byzantine |
Linux columnist Evan Leibovitch tries to make sense of the byzantine |
US crypto laws and offers some alternative crypto software and |
US crypto laws and offers some alternative crypto software and |
resources including OpenBSD and <a href="http://www.openssh.com/">OpenSSH</a>. |
resources including OpenBSD and <a href="http://www.openssh.com/">OpenSSH</a>.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.boardwatch.com/mag/99/nov/bwm77pg4.html">Freenix |
<a href="http://www.boardwatch.com/mag/99/nov/bwm77pg4.html">Freenix |
flavors or, three demons and a penguin</a>, Boardwatch Magazine, November, 1999 |
flavors or, three demons and a penguin</a>, Boardwatch Magazine, November, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Boardwatch Magazine's UNIX columnist Jeffrey Carl surveys the freenix choices |
Boardwatch Magazine's UNIX columnist Jeffrey Carl surveys the freenix choices |
for ISPs. We debate his conclusion that security and functionality are |
for ISPs. We debate his conclusion that security and functionality are |
mutually exclusive choices. If that were the case, security conscious users |
mutually exclusive choices. If that were the case, security conscious users |
would unplug from the Net and just send faxes. |
would unplug from the Net and just send faxes. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>October, 1999</h2> |
<h2>October, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet19991027.html">OpenBSD - a secure alternative</a>, |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://securityportal.com/direct.cgi?/closet/closet19991027.html">OpenBSD - a secure alternative</a>, |
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Security Portal, October 27 1999 |
Security Portal, October 27 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Kurt Seifried |
Kurt Seifried |
(<a href="mailto:seifried@seifried.org">seifried@seifried.org</a>), security |
(<a href="mailto:seifried@seifried.org">seifried@seifried.org</a>), security |
analyst and author of the <i>Linux Administrators Security Guide</i>, |
analyst and author of the <i>Linux Administrators Security Guide</i>, |
discusses setting up an OpenBSD firewall. |
discusses setting up an OpenBSD firewall. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=99/10/22/1157259&mode=thread">Interview with The Cult of the Dead Cow</a>, |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=99/10/22/1157259&mode=thread">Interview with The Cult of the Dead Cow</a>, |
Slashdot, October 22, 1999 |
Slashdot, October 22, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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In between cheeky and rude answers to slashdot reader questions, cDc'ers |
In between cheeky and rude answers to slashdot reader questions, cDc'ers |
mention OpenBSD's security model and code audit. |
mention OpenBSD's security model and code audit.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://www.lwn.net/1999/1014/security.phtml">The existence of OpenSSH-1.0 has been confirmed</a>, |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://www.lwn.net/1999/1014/security.phtml">The existence of OpenSSH-1.0 has been confirmed</a>, |
Linux Weekly News, October 14, 1999 |
Linux Weekly News, October 14, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Linux Weekly News was the first non-BSD news agency to report the existence of |
Linux Weekly News was the first non-BSD news agency to report the existence of |
<a href="crypto.html#ssh">OpenSSH</a>, which will ship with OpenBSD 2.6. |
<a href=crypto.html#ssh>OpenSSH</a>, which will ship with OpenBSD 2.6.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://www10.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/10/biztech/articles/11code.html">Easing on Software Exports Has Limits</a>, |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://www10.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/10/biztech/articles/11code.html">Easing on Software Exports Has Limits</a>, |
New York Times, October 11, 1999 |
New York Times, October 11, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Peter Wayner takes a closer look at some consequences of the US government's |
Peter Wayner takes a closer look at some consequences of the US government's |
restrictions on the export of strong cryptographic software, and finds no |
restrictions on the export of strong cryptographic software, and finds no |
small amount of irony. OpenBSD is prominently featured, along with a picture |
small amount of irony. OpenBSD is prominently featured, along with a picture |
of Theo de Raadt brandishing CD-ROMs. (No charge registration required to |
of Theo de Raadt brandishing CD-ROMs. (No charge registration required to |
read the NY Times on the web). |
read the NY Times on the web).<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://www.netsec.net/press_100699.html">NSTI announces commercial support services for OpenBSD</a>, |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://www.netsec.net/press_100699.html">NSTI announces commercial support services for OpenBSD</a>, |
Yahoo News, Oct. 6, 1999 |
Yahoo News, Oct. 6, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Network Security Technologies press release on the PR Newswire. NSTI |
Network Security Technologies press release on the PR Newswire. NSTI |
already uses OpenBSD in their Network Ops Center. |
already uses OpenBSD in their Network Ops Center.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199910/openbsd.html">I've been hacked! |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199910/openbsd.html">I've been hacked! |
How OpenBSD saved our project</a>, Daemon News, October 1999 |
How OpenBSD saved our project</a>, Daemon News, October 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Overworked system administrator John Horn tells us about his adventures with |
Overworked system administrator John Horn tells us about his adventures with |
a publicly-accessible Lynx server. |
a publicly-accessible Lynx server.<p> |
</p></li> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>September, 1999</h2> |
<h2>September, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href=http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/technology/stories/990930/2929913.html>Calgarian heads team ensuring OpenBSD security</a>, |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/technology/stories/990930/2929913.html">Calgarian heads team ensuring OpenBSD security</a>, |
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Calgary Herald, Sept. 30, 1999 |
Calgary Herald, Sept. 30, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Technology reporter Matthew McClearn interviewed system administrators and |
Technology reporter Matthew McClearn interviewed system administrators and |
security specialists in Calgary and Edmonton who choose OpenBSD for its |
security specialists in Calgary and Edmonton who choose OpenBSD for its |
stability and proactive security audit. He also gives some project history. |
stability and proactive security audit. He also gives some project history.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><strong> |
<li><strong> |
Small town in Kentucky has Internet connectivity unlike the rest of |
Small town in Kentucky has Internet connectivity unlike the rest of |
America, <font color="#009000">MSNBC, Sept. 29, 1999</font> |
America<font color=#009000>, MSNBC, Sept. 29, 1999 |
</strong><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Jethro reports on the mailing lists that MSNBC aired a segment about a small |
Jethro reports on the mailing lists that MSNBC aired a segment about a small |
town in Kentucky with high-speed Internet connectivity. During an interview |
town in Kentucky with high-speed Internet connectivity. During an interview |
with the town's teenage security guru, you could read the prompt on his |
with the town's teenage security guru, you could read the prompt on his |
terminal: |
terminal: |
</p> |
<blockquote> |
<pre> |
<code>Connected to spanweb.glasgow-ky.com.<br> |
Connected to spanweb.glasgow-ky.com. |
Escape character is '^]'.<br> |
Escape character is '^]'. |
<br> |
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OpenBSD/mac68k (spanweb.glasgow-ky.com) (ttyp0)<br> |
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</code> |
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</blockquote> |
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<p> |
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OpenBSD/mac68k (spanweb.glasgow-ky.com) (ttyp0) |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
</pre> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?/features/990927hack.htm">Hack this! Microsoft and its critics dispute software-security issues, but users make the final call</a>, Infoworld, Sept. 27, 1999<br> |
</li> |
<li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9909/28/ms.security.idg/index.html">Microsoft: Bad security, or bad press?</a>, CNN, Sept. 28, 1999 |
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</strong></font><br> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayStory.pl?/features/990927hack.htm">Hack this! Microsoft and its critics dispute software-security issues, but users make the final call</a>, Infoworld, Sept. 27, 1999<br /> |
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9909/28/ms.security.idg/index.html">Microsoft: Bad security, or bad press?</a>, CNN, Sept. 28, 1999 |
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</strong></font><br /> |
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A scathing look at the Microsoft "Insecure by Default" scheme quotes the |
A scathing look at the Microsoft "Insecure by Default" scheme quotes the |
CDC as saying that "The most secure platform 'out of the box' is OpenBSD, |
CDC as saying that "The most secure platform 'out of the box' is OpenBSD, |
because security is a focus on the project". Contrast the Microsoft scheme |
because security is a focus on the project". Contrast the Microsoft scheme |
with <a href="security.html#default">ours</a>. |
with <a href=security.html#default>ours</a>.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/ctg183.htm">Open source has roots in the Net</a>, USA Today, Sept. 20, 1999 |
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/tech/ctg183.htm">Open source has roots in the Net</a>, USA Today, Sept. 20, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Nice high profile mention of OpenBSD by Will Rodger: |
Nice high profile mention of OpenBSD by Will Rodger: |
"Yet backers say the speed and transparency with which open source |
"Yet backers say the speed and transparency with which open source |
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operations from traditional software shops. OpenBSD -- still another |
operations from traditional software shops. OpenBSD -- still another |
open source operating system -- is often called the most secure |
open source operating system -- is often called the most secure |
operating system in the world." |
operating system in the world." |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><strong> |
<li><strong> |
Even better than Linux, <a href="http://www.boston.com/globe/">Boston Globe</a><font color="#009000">, Sept 16, 1999 |
Even better than Linux, <a href="http://www.boston.com/globe/">Boston Globe</a><font color=#009000>, Sept 16, 1999 |
</font></strong><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Technology writer Simson L. Garfinkel confesses he prefers the BSDs better |
Technology writer Simson L. Garfinkel confesses he prefers the BSDs better |
than Linux and explains why. He writes a nice paragraph or two about OpenBSD |
than Linux and explains why. He writes a nice paragraph or two about OpenBSD |
and its security and cryptography goals. However, reading this, you'd think |
and its security and cryptography goals. However, reading this, you'd think |
all the developers were Canadian (hint: they're not). The article has moved |
all the developers were Canadian (hint: they're not). The article has moved |
to the archives, free registration required. |
to the archives, free registration required. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www2.idg.com.au/CWT1997.nsf/Home+page/83CB1A288A3B3EB54A2567E5001FEF41?OpenDocument">Microsoft, |
<a href="http://www2.idg.com.au/CWT1997.nsf/Home+page/83CB1A288A3B3EB54A2567E5001FEF41?OpenDocument">Microsoft, |
Linux to become duopoly?</a>, ComputerWorld Australia, Sept 8, 1999. |
Linux to become duopoly?</a>, ComputerWorld Australia, Sept 8, 1999. |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Reporter Natasha David interviews lead developer Theo de Raadt, who notes that cross-UNIX |
Reporter Natasha David interviews lead developer Theo de Raadt, who notes that cross-UNIX |
compatibility is losing ground in the rush for Linux applications. de Raadt |
compatibility is losing ground in the rush for Linux applications. de Raadt |
was a keynote speaker at the Australian Unix User Group (AUUG) meeting in |
was a keynote speaker at the Australian Unix User Group (AUUG) meeting in |
Melbourne. |
Melbourne.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.idg.net/idgns/1999/09/08/GNULaunchesFreeEncryptionTool.shtml">GNU |
<a href="http://www.idg.net/idgns/1999/09/08/GNULaunchesFreeEncryptionTool.shtml">GNU |
launches free encryption tool</a>, IDG News Service, September 08, 1999 |
launches free encryption tool</a>, IDG News Service, September 08, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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<a href="http://www.gnupg.org/">GNU Privacy Guard</a> runs fine on OpenBSD. |
<a href="http://www.gnupg.org/">GNU Privacy Guard</a> runs fine on OpenBSD.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.samag.com/archive/0809/feature.shtml">Maintaining |
<a href="http://www.samag.com/archive/0809/feature.shtml">Maintaining |
Patch Levels with Open Source BSDs</a>, SysAdmin feature article, Sept. 1999 |
Patch Levels with Open Source BSDs</a>, SysAdmin feature article, Sept. 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Michael Lucas explains the broad lines of the BSD development model and |
Michael Lucas explains the broad lines of the BSD development model and |
how to keep *BSD systems up-to-date with CVS. The author takes most of the |
how to keep *BSD systems up-to-date with CVS. The author takes most of the |
examples from FreeBSD, but he takes the time to explain differences |
examples from FreeBSD, but he takes the time to explain differences |
between the three systems. (Most of this is technology was originally |
between the three systems. (Most of this is technology was originally |
invented by the earliest OpenBSD developers, as described in a |
invented by the earliest OpenBSD developers, as described in a |
<a href="events.html#anoncvs_paper">paper presented at Usenix</a>). |
<a href=events.html#anoncvs_paper>paper presented at Usenix</a>).<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.opensourceit.com/tutorials/990901_openbsd.html"> |
<a href="http://www.opensourceit.com/tutorials/990901_openbsd.html"> |
My own private IRP</a>, open source IT tutorial, Sept. 1999 |
My own private IRP</a>, open source IT tutorial, Sept. 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Sean Sosik-Hamor descibes how he built up his own Internet resource provider |
Sean Sosik-Hamor descibes how he built up his own Internet resource provider |
(IRP) and web hosting business out of available hardware and freenix |
(IRP) and web hosting business out of available hardware and freenix |
software. He chose OpenBSD exclusively for his DMZ and describes the FTP |
software. He chose OpenBSD exclusively for his DMZ and describes the FTP |
installation. |
installation. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www2.idg.com.au/CWT1997.nsf/cwtoday/C02D91FFCD8CD68A4A2567F3007A9A05?OpenDocument">India-based |
<a href="http://www2.idg.com.au/CWT1997.nsf/cwtoday/C02D91FFCD8CD68A4A2567F3007A9A05?OpenDocument">India-based |
Web site offers raft of free OSes</a>, |
Web site offers raft of free OSes</a>, |
ComputerWorld Australia, September 1999</strong></font><br /> |
ComputerWorld Australia, September 1999</strong></font><br> |
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OpenBSD is one of many free OSes offered at <a href="http://www.freeos.com/">FreeOS</a>, |
OpenBSD is one of many free OSes offered at <a href="http://www.freeos.com/">FreeOS</a>, |
an India-based alternative OS news and portal site. |
an India-based alternative OS news and portal site.<p> |
</p></li> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>August, 1999</h2> |
<h2>August, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.lti.on.ca/cw/archive/CW15-17/cw_wtemplate.cfm?filename=c1517n8.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.lti.on.ca/cw/archive/CW15-17/cw_wtemplate.cfm?filename=c1517n8.htm"> |
A Secure and Open Society</a>, |
A Secure and Open Society</a>, |
ComputerWorld Canada, Aug 27, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
ComputerWorld Canada, Aug 27, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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The article starts off as a personal story about lead developer Theo de Raadt, |
The article starts off as a personal story about lead developer Theo de Raadt, |
but if you read carefully, it does explain a lot about the origins and goals |
but if you read carefully, it does explain a lot about the origins and goals |
of OpenBSD. |
of OpenBSD. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.computermags.com/CCP/Pub/Story/1,1080,715,00.html"> |
<a href="http://www.computermags.com/CCP/Pub/Story/1,1080,715,00.html"> |
1999's Technically Excellent Canadians</a>, |
1999's Technically Excellent Canadians</a>, |
COMPUTERMAGS.COM, Aug 10, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
COMPUTERMAGS.COM, Aug 10, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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"CCW is very pleased to name our five Technically Excellent Canadians, |
"CCW is very pleased to name our five Technically Excellent Canadians, |
who are significantly impacting on technology both at home and |
who are significantly impacting on technology both at home and |
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The Computer Paper (September 1999) presented this award |
The Computer Paper (September 1999) presented this award |
to Theo de Raadt for his part in OpenBSD (the sub-article is half |
to Theo de Raadt for his part in OpenBSD (the sub-article is half |
way down the page). |
way down the page). |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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|
<h2>July, 1999</h2> |
<h2>July, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/292376.asp"> |
<a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/292376.asp"> |
The Net's stealth operating system</a>, MSNBC, July 22, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
The Net's stealth operating system</a>, MSNBC, July 22, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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"The OpenBSD group, which did a line-by-line security audit of BSD |
"The OpenBSD group, which did a line-by-line security audit of BSD |
code, and now has what is widely regarded as the most secure OS |
code, and now has what is widely regarded as the most secure OS |
available." |
available." |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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|
<h2>June, 1999</h2> |
<h2>June, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.data.com/issue/990607/ipsec.html">IPsec Tech Tutorial</a>, |
<a href="http://www.data.com/issue/990607/ipsec.html">IPsec Tech Tutorial</a>, |
Data Communications, June 1999</strong></font><br /> |
Data Communications, June 1999</strong></font><br> |
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"IPsec may be an open standard, but that's no guarantee that different |
"IPsec may be an open standard, but that's no guarantee that different |
vendors' gear will work together. To assess interoperability, we put an even |
vendors' gear will work together. To assess interoperability, we put an even |
dozen products through their paces." OpenBSD 2.4 and commercial IPsec |
dozen products through their paces." OpenBSD 2.4 and commercial IPsec |
implementations were tested by an independent lab for interoperability |
implementations were tested by an independent lab for interoperability |
and ease in setting up tunneling gateways. |
and ease in setting up tunneling gateways. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/swol-06-1999/swol-06-usenix.html?IDG.net">A |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/swol-06-1999/swol-06-usenix.html?IDG.net">A |
glimpse at the USENIX Technical Conference</a>, SunWorld, June 1999 |
glimpse at the USENIX Technical Conference</a>, SunWorld, June 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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In a review of this year's event subtitled "USENIX |
In a review of this year's event subtitled "USENIX |
and Unix -- then and now", writer Vicki Brown contrasts the first |
and Unix -- then and now", writer Vicki Brown contrasts the first |
conference in 1979 to the recent one in Montery, California. Although it |
conference in 1979 to the recent one in Montery, California. Although it |
only mentions OpenBSD in the links section below the article, it's still |
only mentions OpenBSD in the links section below the article, it's still |
an interesting read. |
an interesting read. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>May, 1999</h2> |
<h2>May, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/financialpost.asp?f=990525/2636405&s2=canadianbusiness"> |
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/financialpost.asp?f=990525/2636405&s2=canadianbusiness"> |
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Operating system designed to foil hackers</a>, |
Operating system designed to foil hackers</a>, |
National Post, May 25, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
National Post, May 25, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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The Post's technology reporter David Akin interviews Theo de Raadt for |
The Post's technology reporter David Akin interviews Theo de Raadt for |
in a story that ran on the front page of the business section. |
in a story that ran on the front page of the business section. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.pioneerplanet.com/reprints/051799tech.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.pioneerplanet.com/reprints/051799tech.htm"> |
OS Also-Rans: After Windows 98, Mac OS and Linux, what's left for your |
OS Also-Rans: After Windows 98, Mac OS and Linux, what's left for your |
Macintosh or Intel PC? Lots</a>, St.Paul-Minneapolis Pioneer-Planet, May 17 1999 |
Macintosh or Intel PC? Lots</a>, St.Paul-Minneapolis Pioneer-Planet, May 17 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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Despite the terrible title, staff writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata gives fair |
Despite the terrible title, staff writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata gives fair |
treatment to the alternatives. |
treatment to the alternatives.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199905/open-japan.html">In Search of OpenBSD</a>, DaemonNews, May 1999</strong></font><br /> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199905/open-japan.html">In Search of OpenBSD</a>, DaemonNews, May 1999</strong></font><br> |
|
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Ejovi Nuwere in Japan: three days, three locations, one operating system. |
Ejovi Nuwere in Japan: three days, three locations, one operating system.<p> |
</p></li> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199905/chroot.html">Safe and friendly |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199905/chroot.html">Safe and friendly |
read-only chroot jails for FTP and WWW</a>, DaemonNews, May 1999 |
read-only chroot jails for FTP and WWW</a>, DaemonNews, May 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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"Ruffy" explains how to set up safe and friendly read-only FTP and WWW services |
"Ruffy" explains how to set up safe and friendly read-only FTP and WWW services |
with OpenBSD's ftpd as an example. |
with OpenBSD's ftpd as an example.<p> |
</p></li> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>March, 1999</h2> |
<h2>March, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.computerbits.com/archive/19990300/bsd.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.computerbits.com/archive/19990300/bsd.htm"> |
Why to BSD in a Linux world</a>, March, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
Why to BSD in a Linux world</a>, March, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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Description of the OpenBSD development process, and arguments as to why |
Description of the OpenBSD development process, and arguments as to why |
Linux probably cannot achieve the same level of security audit. |
Linux probably cannot achieve the same level of security audit. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://archive.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayNew.pl?/peer/990308pp.htm">Alternative |
<a href="http://archive.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayNew.pl?/peer/990308pp.htm">Alternative |
OSes face a Sisyphean struggle to get into the PC mainstream</a>, Infoworld, March 8, 1999 |
OSes face a Sisyphean struggle to get into the PC mainstream</a>, Infoworld, March 8, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Guest columnist Brett Arquette points out that Linux isn't the only alternative |
Guest columnist Brett Arquette points out that Linux isn't the only alternative |
PC OS out there, then describes why hardware drivers and end user support is |
PC OS out there, then describes why hardware drivers and end user support is |
crucial to popularising an OS. He mentions OpenBSD and adds a link to this |
crucial to popularising an OS. He mentions OpenBSD and adds a link to this |
site. |
site.<p> |
</p></li> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>February, 1999</h2> |
<h2>February, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<a name=anzen1> |
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<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<a href="http://www.anzen.com/research/research_perform.html"> |
<a id="anzen1" name="anzen1" href="http://www.anzen.com/research/research_perform.html"> |
|
NFR Performance Testing</a>, report written by |
NFR Performance Testing</a>, report written by |
<a href="http://www.anzen.com">Anzen</a>. February, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
<a href="http://www.anzen.com">Anzen</a>. February, 1999</strong></font><br> |
|
|
This report compares the network monitoring performance of the |
This report compares the network monitoring performance of the |
<a href="http://www.nfr.net">NFR (Network Flight Recorder)</a> package at |
<a href="http://www.nfr.net">NFR (Network Flight Recorder)</a> package at |
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Linux, and Solaris. OpenBSD comes out as a clear winner just for raw |
Linux, and Solaris. OpenBSD comes out as a clear winner just for raw |
performance; even before you consider the superior security of OpenBSD |
performance; even before you consider the superior security of OpenBSD |
which you probably would want for a network-monitoring station. |
which you probably would want for a network-monitoring station. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199902/samba.html"> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199902/samba.html"> |
DaemonNews: Serving NT filesystems from an OpenBSD server</a> |
DaemonNews: Serving NT filesystems from an OpenBSD server</a> |
February, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
February, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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|
A system administrator debunks the myth that you must use NT as a file server |
A system administrator debunks the myth that you must use NT as a file server |
when you run Windows clients. Squeezing performance out of vintage hardware and |
when you run Windows clients. Squeezing performance out of vintage hardware and |
adding in some scripts to automate the setup of new projects won management |
adding in some scripts to automate the setup of new projects won management |
over to OpenBSD. |
over to OpenBSD. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayNew.pl?/security/990215sw.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayNew.pl?/security/990215sw.htm"> |
Security Watch, end of year Golden Guardian awards.</a> |
Security Watch, end of year Golden Guardian awards.</a> |
February, 1999</strong></font><br /> |
February, 1999</strong></font><br> |
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|
"Finally, we'd be remiss in ignoring OpenBSD in any discussion of top |
"Finally, we'd be remiss in ignoring OpenBSD in any discussion of top |
open-source security products. It registered high in our e-mail |
open-source security products. It registered high in our e-mail |
survey, and we promise to take a more active look at it in future |
survey, and we promise to take a more active look at it in future |
columns." |
columns." |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>January, 1999</h2> |
<h2>January, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.planetit.com/techcenters/docs/linux/technology/PIT19990701S0039/">Open-Source |
<a href="http://www.planetit.com/techcenters/docs/linux/technology/PIT19990701S0039/">Open-Source |
Software: Power to the People</a>, Data Communications, January 4, 1999 |
Software: Power to the People</a>, Data Communications, January 4, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
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Columnist Lee Bruno marvels that free software is serving alongside name-brand |
Columnist Lee Bruno marvels that free software is serving alongside name-brand |
software. Page three mentions OpenBSD in the roundup. |
software. Page three mentions OpenBSD in the roundup.<p> |
</p></li> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-01-1999/swol-01-bsd_p.html">The |
<a href="http://www.sunworld.com/sunworldonline/swol-01-1999/swol-01-bsd_p.html">The |
return of BSD</a>, SunWorld, January 1999</strong></font><br /> |
return of BSD</a>, SunWorld, January 1999</strong></font><br> |
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|
BSD veteran Greg Lehey notes the strong loyalty of SunOS 4 users and surveys the |
BSD veteran Greg Lehey notes the strong loyalty of SunOS 4 users and surveys the |
BSD-derived OSes available on SPARC and PC hardware. The article also comes with |
BSD-derived OSes available on SPARC and PC hardware. The article also comes with |
a long list of useful links (some are stale). |
a long list of useful links (some are stale).<p> |
</p></li> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>November, 1998</h2> |
<h2>November, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199811/security.html"> |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/199811/security.html"> |
OpenBSD and IPSec, leading the pack</a>, November, 1998 |
OpenBSD and IPSec, leading the pack</a>, November, 1998 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
A two-part article by Ejovi Nuwere focusing on OpenBSD's IPSec Development. |
A two-part article by Ejovi Nuwere focusing on OpenBSD's IPSec Development. |
Part one is an introduction to OpenBSD's Photurisd and its current |
Part one is an introduction to OpenBSD's Photurisd and its current |
Implementation, including a brief interview with |
Implementation, including a brief interview with |
Photurisd creator Neils Provos. |
Photurisd creator Neils Provos. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>August, 1998</h2> |
<h2>August, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.wired.com/news/news/culture/story/5943.html"> |
<a href="http://www.wired.com/news/news/culture/story/5943.html"> |
Beyond HOPE coverage, Wired Magazine</a>, Aug 11, 1997</strong></font><br /> |
Beyond HOPE coverage, Wired Magazine</a>, Aug 11, 1997</strong></font><br> |
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Completely bogus (but quite amusing) description of what |
Completely bogus (but quite amusing) description of what |
OpenBSD is. |
OpenBSD is. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>July, 1998</h2> |
<h2>July, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
|
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayArchive.pl?/98/28/o03-28.40d.htm"> |
<a href="http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayArchive.pl?/98/28/o03-28.40d.htm"> |
Security Watch: Monthly Editorial.</a> |
Security Watch: Monthly Editorial.</a> |
July, 1998</strong></font><br /> |
July, 1998</strong></font><br> |
|
|
Points at our <a href="http://www.openbsd.org/security.html">security page</a> |
Points at our <a href="http://www.openbsd.org/security.html">security page</a> |
calling it "OpenBSD's mantra". |
calling it "OpenBSD's mantra". |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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|
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong><a href="http://www.wired.com"> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong><a href="http://www.wired.com"> |
Wired Magazine</a>, June 1998, page 96 (paper edition only)</strong></font><br /> |
Wired Magazine</a>, June 1998, page 96 (paper edition only)</strong></font><br> |
A half-page description of what OpenBSD is, with a strange picture |
A half-page description of what OpenBSD is, with a strange picture |
of project founder Theo de Raadt (Wired loves Photoshop). |
of project founder Theo de Raadt (Wired loves Photoshop). |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>June, 1998</h2> |
<h2>June, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://webserver.cpg.com/reviews/r1/3.4/index.html"> |
<a href="http://webserver.cpg.com/reviews/r1/3.4/index.html"> |
WebServer Online</a>, reprinted in |
WebServer Online</A>, reprinted in |
<a href="http://sw.expert.com/R/WS4.JUN.98.pdf"> |
<A href="http://sw.expert.com/R/WS4.JUN.98.pdf"> |
Server/Workstation Expert (formerly |
Server/Workstation Expert (formerly |
SunExpert Magazine)</a>, June 1998, page 81</strong></font><br /> |
SunExpert Magazine)</a>, June 1998, page 81</strong></font><br> |
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A glowing four-page description of OpenBSD emphasizing its use |
A glowing four-page description of OpenBSD emphasizing its use |
as a server and an OS that ships with security in the box |
as a server and an OS that ships with security in the box |
(the SunExpert version is in PDF but includes their own |
(the SunExpert version is in PDF but includes their own |
graphic - a cross between Superman and the BSD Daemon, which |
graphic - a cross between Superman™ and the BSD Daemon, which |
the WebServer version in HTML does not). |
the WebServer version in HTML does not). |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
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<h2>May, 1998</h2> |
<h2>May, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.wired.com/news/news/business/story/12035.html"> |
<a href="http://www.wired.com/news/news/business/story/12035.html"> |
Usenix coverage, Wired Magazine</a>, May 1, 1998</strong></font><br /> |
Usenix coverage, Wired Magazine</a>, May 1, 1998</strong></font><br> |
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Mention of OpenBSD with regards to our involvement in the |
Mention of OpenBSD with regards to our involvement in the |
Freenix track held at Usenix in New Orleans. |
Freenix track held at Usenix in New Orleans. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
</dl> |
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<p> |
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<hr /> |
<hr> |
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<a name=se></a> |
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<h3><font color=#e00000>Swedish press coverage (in Swedish)</font></h3><p> |
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<h3><a id="se" name="se"><font color="#e00000">Swedish press coverage (in Swedish)</font></a></h3> |
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<h2>June, 2000</h2> |
<h2>June, 2000</h2> |
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<ul> |
<dl> |
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<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="reprints/openbsd-hwcrypto.html"> |
<a href="reprints/openbsd-hwcrypto.html"> |
Säkerhet & Sekretess</a>, No 4, 2000</strong></font><br /> |
Säkerhet & Sekretess</a>, No 4, 2000</strong></font><br> |
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This article reports in a positive tone on OpenBSD's latest security feature, |
This article reports in a positive tone on OpenBSD's latest security feature, |
hardware-supported cryptography. |
hardware-supported cryptography. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
</dl> |
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<h2>May, 2000</h2> |
<h2>May, 2000</h2> |
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<ul> |
<dl> |
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<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://nyheter.idg.se/display.pl?ID=000502-CSD1"> |
<a href="http://nyheter.idg.se/display.pl?ID=000502-CSD1"> |
Computer Sweden</a>, May 2, 2000</strong></font><br /> |
Computer Sweden</a>, May 2, 2000</strong></font><br> |
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An article describing *BSD as the choice of the "very demanding". |
An article describing *BSD as the choice of the "very demanding". |
OpenBSD is noted for its focus on security and cryptography. |
OpenBSD is noted for its focus on security and cryptography. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
</dl> |
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<h2>November, 1998</h2> |
<h2>November, 1998</h2> |
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<ul> |
<dl> |
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<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-20/28.html"> |
<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-20/28.html"> |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 20, 1998</strong></font><br /> |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 20, 1998</strong></font><br> |
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An article on the swedish <a href="events.html#ipsec98">IPSec interop</a> event |
An article on the swedish <a href="events.html#ipsec98">IPSec interop</a> event |
mentions OpenBSD as one of the successful participants, and has a |
mentions OpenBSD as one of the successful participants, and has a |
mini-interview with OpenBSD developer Niklas Hallqvist. |
mini-interview with OpenBSD developer Niklas Hallqvist. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-13/1.html"> |
<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-13/1.html"> |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 13, 1998 and |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 13, 1998 and |
<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-14/1.html"> |
<a href="http://www.datateknik.se/arkiv/98-14/1.html"> |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 14, 1998</strong></font><br /> |
Datateknik</a>, Nov 14, 1998</strong></font><br> |
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Two published letters talking about OpenBSD's role in MacOS X. The first |
Two published letters talking about OpenBSD's role in MacOS X. The first |
one has some misconceptions which are corrected by the second which |
one has some misconceptions which are corrected by the second which |
explains the licensing issues and points to our |
explains the licensing issues and points to our |
<a href="policy.html">copyright policy</a> page. |
<a href="policy.html">copyright policy</a> page. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
</dl> |
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<hr /> |
<hr> |
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<a name=jp></a> |
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<h3><font color=#e00000>Japan press coverage (in Japanese)</font></h3><p> |
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<h3><a id="jp" name="jp"><font color="#e00000">Japan press coverage (in Japanese)</font></a></h3> |
<dl> |
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<h2>September, 1999</h2> |
<h2>September, 1999</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://www.ascii.co.jp/books/bsd/index.html">BSD Magazine</a>, |
<a href="http://www.ascii.co.jp/books/bsd/index.html">BSD Magazine</a>, |
Sept. 28, 1999 |
Sept. 28, 1999 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
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ASCII Corporation is launching a Japanese language magazine that covers the |
ASCII Corporation is launching a Japanese language magazine that covers the |
freenix BSDs, BSD/OS and related subjects. The magazine will also be |
freenix BSDs, BSD/OS and related subjects. The magazine will also be |
translating and reprinting articles from |
translating and reprinting articles from |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/">Daemon News</a>, the BSD ezine. |
<a href="http://www.daemonnews.org/">Daemon News</a>, the BSD ezine. |
</p></li> |
<p> |
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</ul> |
</dl> |
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<hr /> |
<hr> |
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<a name=de></a> |
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<h3><font color=#e00000>Germany press coverage (in German)</font></h3><p> |
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<dl> |
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<h3><a id="de" name="de"><font color="#e00000">Germany press coverage (in German)</font></a></h3> |
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<h2>February, 2000</h2> |
<h2>February, 2000</h2> |
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<ul> |
<li><font color=#009000><strong> |
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<li><p><font color="#009000"><strong> |
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<a href="http://linux.kbst.bund.de/index.html">Open Source Software in der Bundesverwaltung</a>, Bundesministerium des Innern, |
<a href="http://linux.kbst.bund.de/index.html">Open Source Software in der Bundesverwaltung</a>, Bundesministerium des Innern, |
Februar 2000 |
Februar 2000 |
</strong></font><br /> |
</strong></font><br> |
|
|
A paper on open source software in the German federal government, |
A paper on open source software in the German federal government, |
published by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The paper, which |
published by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The paper, which |
gave reference to OpenBSD among many other OSes and applications, was |
gave reference to OpenBSD among many other OSes and applications, was |
posted then retracted on "orders from above" in the ministry. |
posted then retracted on "orders from above" in the ministry. |
Giving way to |
Giving way to |
<a href="http://www2.linuxtag.de/2000/deutsch/shownews.php3?id=0047"> |
<a href="http://www2.linuxtag.de/2000/deutsch/shownews.php3?id=0047"> |
the pressure and protests</a> of the open source movement the ministry |
the pressure and protests</a> of the open source movement the ministry |
rerelased the document after cutting out some numbers. |
rerelased the document after cutting out some numbers. |
(the Microsoft Licence fees, btw.!) |
(the Microsoft Licence fees, btw.!) |
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OpenBSD 2.6 ist da</a>, heise online newsticker, December 2, 1999 |
OpenBSD 2.6 ist da</a>, heise online newsticker, December 2, 1999 |
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Brief summary of the OpenBSD 2.6 press release. |
Brief summary of the OpenBSD 2.6 press release. |
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Byte Magazine, Russia, |
Byte Magazine, Russia, |
<a href="http://byte.piter-press.ru/magazine/1.17.2000">January 2000 issue</a> |
<a href="http://byte.piter-press.ru/magazine/1.17.2000">January 2000 issue</a> |
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Interview with Theo de Raadt about history and feature of OpenBSD project. |
Interview with Theo de Raadt about history and feature of OpenBSD project. |
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Byte Magazine, Russia, |
Byte Magazine, Russia, |
<a href="http://byte.piter-press.ru/magazine/7-8.11-12.1999">July/August 1999 issue</a>. |
<a href="http://byte.piter-press.ru/magazine/7-8.11-12.1999">July/August 1999 issue</a>. |
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A review of OpenBSD 2.5 and OpenBSD project goals. |
A review of OpenBSD 2.5 and OpenBSD project goals. |
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<a href="http://www.linux.news.pl/openbsd.html">OpenBSD - ma same zalety?</a>, |
<a href="http://www.linux.news.pl/openbsd.html">OpenBSD - ma same zalety?</a>, |
<i>OpenBSD - Nothing but advantages?</i>, LinuxNews Serwis Informacyjny, |
<i>OpenBSD - Nothing but advantages?</i>, LinuxNews Serwis Informacyjny, |
January 2000 |
January 2000 |
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Bartek Rozkrut combines an overview of OpenBSD with a review of how to |
Bartek Rozkrut combines an overview of OpenBSD with a review of how to |
download and install the system. He mentions Theo de Raadt's "craze" |
download and install the system. He mentions Theo de Raadt's "craze" |
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mails like "the problem was fixed a year ago in OpenBSD". |
mails like "the problem was fixed a year ago in OpenBSD". |
The author spends some time explaining the disklabel partitioning scheme and |
The author spends some time explaining the disklabel partitioning scheme and |
reassuring would-be users that the no-frills installation script actually |
reassuring would-be users that the no-frills installation script actually |
works even though it doesn't have a fancy point & click interface. He even |
works even though it doesn't have a fancy point & click interface. He even |
gives typical download times from the various national ISPs.<br /> |
gives typical download times from the various national ISPs.<br> |
<i>Thanks to Vadim Vygonets, Wojciech Scigala and Tenyen for their help |
<i>Thanks to Vadim Vygonets, Wojciech Scigala and Tenyen for their help |
with the translation. For the full text, see the |
with the translation. For the full text, see the |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/mail.html">advocacy@openbsd.org |
<a href="http://www.openbsd.org/mail.html">advocacy@openbsd.org |
mail archives</a>. Interpretation errors are mine --louis</i> |
mail archives</a>. Interpretation errors are mine --louis</i> |
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