SuSE as a server

[Leo J Mauler]

On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 09:03:44 -0600 "Brian Densmore"
<DensmoreB at ctbsonline.com> writes:
> Jonathan Hutchins wrote:
> > While most of the discussed use of SuSE here has 
> > been as a superior desktop distribution, I know I've 
> > mentioned before that SuSE has long been 
> > established in the commercial server market.
> > 
> > From a few days ago on slashdot, here is CNet's 
> > article on SuSE receiving EAL3 certification: 
> > http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5144199.html
> > 
> > RedHat, on the other hand, has yet to reach EAL2.
>
> This is a joke. EAL2 EAL3 EAL4. pfft!

O Great Ones Who Know All: What the heck is EAL anyway?

> Considering Windows has an EAL4 rating, I really don't
> think Redhat or SuSE need worry about the rating.
> It's just another thing for a company to waste
> money on.
> </end rant>

So SuSE is gradually getting to the point where it is rated the same as
Microsoft Windows?

Tell me why this is a *good thing*.  I've always thought Linux would have
to get *worse* to be rated the same as Microsoft Windows.  :)

> That said. SuSE is just as capable as any other Linux
> distro. Well except for maybe the NSA hardened Linux.

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