Why do I need SELinux?

[Rahul Sundaram]

Hi
> 
> It seems to me that this is the real reason for pushing SELinux -
> to give Linux a name as a "secure system" as compared with Windows.

you mean just for name sake. you couldnt be more mistaken about that


> 
> This seems to me a wholly desirable end in itself,
> and I am happy to do my tiny bit by running SELinux on my home system
> for this reason alone.
> 
> But I am not convinced, as I said,
> that SELinux adds measurably to my security.

ok. but if you want to hear the real details perhaps you should drop
into irc chat and ask in fedora-selinux chat room or discussion list

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Regards,
Rahul Sundaram