[LinuxUsers] Haredening the Kernel

[Paul Saenz]

I was looking at the website Vasta Stephen supplied

>
> http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/securing-debian-howto/ch4.en.html

I noticed that it recommends Bastille linux for hardening the kernel.
I was wondering if I must choose between Bastille and GRsecurity, or
if both can be installed. I was searching on the net, and it was not 
clear. 

users.ece.gatech.edu/~owen/Academic/ECE4112/Fall2004/Projects/OS%20Hardeningpresentation.ppt

I was thinking about partitioning my hard drive, and running minimal 
linux with IceWM, and maybe another partition with Debian Lenny so
I can practice securing a debian system. 

I am wondering if I can use IceWM with Debian Lenny. That is probably
a stupid question, (seems obvious) but I am wondering also what are
some other lightweight WM's that are typically used with Lenny. or 
are the WM's universal: eg.:  http://xwinman.org/

Another question: What is the difference between a Window Manager, and 
a Desktop Environment? If I have a Windows Manager,like IceWM, then I 
don't need Desktop environment, do I?

I know, another dumb question, but just a little clarification would help.

Thanks




Thanks


Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:46:17 -0500
From: manis at digital39.com
To: linuxusers at socallinux.org
Subject: Re: [LinuxUsers] Haredening the Kernel

http://www.grsecurity.net/features.php

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM, Paul Saenz <downtoearthman at hotmail.com> wrote:






This little how to seemed interesting
Since I am into security.

http://www.howtoforge.com/hardening-the-linux-kernel-with-grsecurity-debian


Can someone give me a little info on
what this is actually doing, 
and whether it is really something of value.
Thanks

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