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A 20 page paper examining security in these two operating systems. Devotees of Windows 2000 and UNIX each claim that their operating system of choice is superior to the other. In this age of the need for heightened security, assessing an operating system on its ability to protect system information and function seems to be a reasonable approach to choosing an operating system. Critical analysis of known security breaches within both systems reveals that while each has unique qualities, both are vulnerable in the network environment. Because networking is such a critical factor for many users, organizations should base their choice of operating system on factors other than that of security. There is no significant difference between the two in that regard. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Includes 3 tables.
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20 pages (~225 words per page)
File: CC6_KSitWindUNIXSec.rtf
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Devotees of Windows 2000 and UNIX each claim that their operating system of choice is superior to the other. In this age of the need for heightened security,
assessing an operating system on its ability to protect system information and function seems to be a reasonable approach to choosing an operating system. Critical analysis of known security
breaches within both systems reveals that while each has unique qualities, both are vulnerable in the network environment. Because networking is such a critical factor for many users, organizations
should base their choice of operating system on factors other than that of security. There is no significant difference between the two in that regard. Introduction
Several years ago, Microsoft categorized home and general business users as a "general" group and others further beyond those uses to the "power" group. Windows
95, 98, and ME all target the general group, while Windows NT and now Windows 2000 Professional Edition are targeted toward the power group. One of the necessities of
"power" in todays environment is protection from intrusion. When those committed to favorite operating systems debate, it is difficult to find many who
are neutral regarding Microsoft products. The release of Windows 2000 caused those committed to Microsoft products to claim that none better ever had been created, particularly in terms of
security. Hedbom, Lindskog, Axelsson and Jonsson write that some have "claimed that the security of Windows NT is far better than that of previous commercial operating systems." On
the other hand, others maintain that "As Windows NT continues to grow in size, instability, and price, Unix continues to become more mature, streamlined, and less expensive" (Operating System Technical
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