> Hello,
>
> I know that the linux vs. (free|net)bsd question is the subject of
> ongoing debates outside the realm of firewalls, but I'm interested
> specifically in the security aspects of these operating systems.
Remember, if you go for Linux, you have to decide *which* linux to go for -
there are at least 7 different distributions - some of which are very
different. And then, when a hole is discovered, you have to find patches
that work with your obscure distribution & version.
FreeBSD has controlled releases, and is developed in a controlled, structured
manner; all security-related changes to the system must undergo peer review
before a commit is made.
This alone would put FreeBSD higher up my list.
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