The Gartner study has already been picked apart and disregarded. Of course
you would advocate a Linux or Unix product, you work for "Mission Critical
Linux", seems to me like you are pushing your own agenda. I have heard
people argue that Linux solutions dont turn things on by default,
etc.,etc... Here is the thing to keep in mind. Windows offers ease of use,
IIS offers ease of use. If people cant figure out how to turn off default
services and keep their systems patched, in my opinion they are not going to
be able to run a Linux box. Linux and Apache have not proven to be totally
secure and efficient and they have exploits and vulnerabilites also. They
require patches and updates be applied just like Windows. Each one has its
own pros and cons and its up to each individual to figure out what solution
will work best for their needs. Just my two cents on it.

>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Derek D. Martin [mailto:ddmmclinux.com]
>>Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 8:49 AM
>>To: Kevin Kaminski
>>Cc: 'focus-mssecurityfocus.com'
>>Subject: Re: ICMP, NT and IIS: What is a safe cocktail?
>>
>>
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>>Kevin Kaminski said:
>>
>>> I am looking at deploying a Win2K IIS server on the
>>Internet. The only
>>> services offered are IIS on port 80 and IPSec for
>>administration. While
>>
>>Don't do it! You must resist!
>>
>>Seriously... even the Gartner Group, not renowned for being
>>fans of open
>>source software, are advising people not to use IIS, and to
>>investigate alternatives.
>>
>> http://www3.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=101034
>>
>>Note that, while I would certainly prefer and advocate a Linux- or
>>Unix-based solution, that doesn't mean you can't run say, Apache, on
>>NT (yeah, 2000, SSDD). I wouldn't do it, but if you can't choose your
>>OS or won't choose a better OS, you do have that option.
>>
>>- --
>>Derek Martin
>>Senior System Administrator
>>Mission Critical Linux
>>martinMissionCriticalLinux.com
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