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CompterWorld: Security Manager Dons Hacker Hat for a Change

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 28, 2000

“Downloaded Linux hacker tools provide new and interesting views
into world of corporate computers.”

“For about a year now, I’ve been nodding my head wisely whenever
anyone mentions Linux. I have sagely agreed with people that yes,
it’s definitely a viable commercial operating system; yes, it
obviously beats Windows hands down in so many areas; yes, it
clearly has so much potential; and so on. Recently, I decided it
was time I installed Linux and actually saw it run.”

“Well, I finally did it, though in the end, I installed it about
10 times because things kept going wrong. Admittedly, some of these
errors were due to crass mistakes on my part, but it was still a
difficult process….”

“I’ve been trying to install Linux because more and more hacker
tools seem to be available for it. The combination of power,
flexibility and the open-source community seems to be very
attractive to hackers. Web sites such as the Nomad Mobile Research
Centre and Securify Inc.’s Packet Storm regularly offer new Linux
tools. I want to be able to try these tools and see what they can
do, just so I can keep an eye on new developments and find out how
others could see our network.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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