ZDNet UK: Linux Servers Praised for Security

"Software development managers rate Linux significantly higher than Windows server products for security, according to the latest research.

"Over 6000 software development managers were asked in a survey conducted by BZ Media to rate the security of server operating systems against hacks and exploits. Linux was rated as 'secure' or 'very secure' by 74 percent of respondents, while Microsoft Windows Server was given one of these ratingd by 38 percent of respondents. Thirteen percent of respondents rated Linux as insecure or very insecure, a figure that rose to 58 percent for Windows server products..."

Complete Story

Related Stories:

• eChannelLine: Linux Not Ready for Prime Time Enterprise: Microsoft(Apr 11, 2005)
• The Register: Linux Versus XP on the Desktop: Reg Readers Speak(Apr 07, 2005)
• InfoWorld: Microsoft Gets More 'Facts' for Anti-Linux Campaign(Apr 06, 2005)
• Silicon.com: Security Top Reason IT Pros Consider Linux(Apr 05, 2005)