[KLUG Members] linux security

[Bruce Smith]

> > it is quite easy to break root password in Linux using GRUB boot loader. On
> > the other hand breaking Administrator password in Windows 200x is very
> > difficult. Does this mean Linux security is weak?
> 
> No, it means you forgot to lock the door to your server room.

Exactly, there is no security on a machine when there is free physical
access to the hardware.

Or if you prefer a false sense of security, grub supports passwords on
it's boot menu.  (or set the BIOS password)

> BTW, I, as I'm sure many others here, can break the administrator
> password in about 2 minutes on a Windows 2K box.

Yes, there are Linux distros you can boot on Windoze box and reset the
administrator password.  Again, physical access is required.

> This thread is better suited for the advocacy list. Replies there please.

Opinions about vague topics like Linux/Windows security being strong or
week definitely belong on the advocacy list.  I'm still being technical.

 - BS