Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO Prev Next Chapter 2. Background   I issued an order and a search was made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt against kings and has been a place of rebellion and sedition.   Ezra 4:19 (NIV) Table of Contents 2.1. History of Unix, Linux, and Open Source / Free Software 2.1.1. Unix 2.1.2. Free Software Foundation 2.1.3. Linux 2.1.4. Open Source / Free Software 2.1.5. Comparing Linux and Unix 2.2. Security Principles 2.3. Is Open Source Good for Security? 2.4. Types of Secure Programs 2.5. Paranoia is a Virtue 2.6. Why Did I Write This Document? 2.7. Sources of Design and Implementation Guidelines 2.8. Other Sources of Security Information 2.9. Document Conventions Prev Home Next Introduction   History of Unix, Linux, and Open Source / Free Software