Not All Opinions Are EqualNot All Opinions Are Equal
It seems to be a common idea by non-bloggers that the comment they enter on a blog is somehow special and should be taken seriously by the author of the[...]
Fixing execmod (textrel) Problems in LennyFixing execmod (textrel) Problems in Lenny
I’ve just updated my repository of SE Linux related packages for Lenny [1] to include a set of ffmpeg packages modified to not need text relocations (execmod access under SE[...]
Noise in Computer RoomsNoise in Computer Rooms
Some people think that you can recognise a good restaurant by the presence of obscure dishes on the menu or having high prices. The reality is that there are two[...]
IslamophobiaIslamophobia
I recently wasted a bit of time reading some right-wing blogs. One thing I noted was the repeated references to news reports about young women from an Islamic background being[...]
Execmod and SE Linux – i386 Must DieExecmod and SE Linux – i386 Must Die
I have previously written about the execmod permission check in SE Linux [1] and in a post about SE Linux on the desktop I linked to some bug reports about[...]
Efficiency of Cooling ServersEfficiency of Cooling Servers
One thing I had wondered was why home air-conditioning systems are more efficient than air-conditioning systems for server rooms. I received some advice on this matter from the manager of[...]
SE Linux in Lenny status – Achieved Level 1SE Linux in Lenny status – Achieved Level 1
I previously described the goals for SE Linux development in Lenny and assigned numbers to the levels of support [1]. I have just uploaded a new policy to unstable which[...]
Random Opinions, Expert Opinions, and Facts about AppArmorRandom Opinions, Expert Opinions, and Facts about AppArmor
My previous post titled AppArmor is Dead [1] has inspired a number of reactions. Some of them have been unsubstantiated opinions, well everyone has an opinion so this doesn’t mean[...]
Google Chrome – the Security ImplicationsGoogle Chrome – the Security Implications
Google have announced a new web browser – Chrome [1]. It is not available for download yet, currently there is only a comic book explaining how it will work [2].[...]
Links August 2008Links August 2008
Michael Janke is writing a series of posts about estimating availability of systems, here is a link to the introduction [1]. He covers lots of things that people often miss[...]