Re: Security Distro site help

From: stackheap (stackheap_at_gmail.com)
Date: 06/28/05

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    Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:56:23 GMT
    
    

    Spyro wrote:
    > I am working on launching a site similar to distrowatch except only for
    > security distros like phlak, whoppix, etc... I was hoping to get some
    > reviews of the distros before officially launching the page. You can
    > see the current page at
    > www.SecurityDistro.com:81
    > ( Once the site has enough content it will of course be moved to port
    > 80 )
    >
    > I started this because it was like pulling teeth to find a good website
    > with a comprehensive list of security oriented distros.
    >
    > Feel free to sign up, see the list of distros, add and send comments
    > and reviews.
    >
    > I am also looking for people to help with site content such as
    > comparisons, tool lists, and keeping it updated.
    >
    > Thanks for your help.
    >

    You only mentioned live cds for secure distros. Are you going to cover
    unix variants and linux distributions who's goal is complete security?
    If you are, I can help. Otherwise I don't know too much about live cds.

    -stackheap


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