badgerApr 12, 2017

People that run #Linux and care about #security must read this:

https://grsecurity.net/the_truth_about_linux_4_6.php
https://lwn.net/Articles/410674/

And the post by hansoku-make at https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/64rsoh/openbsd_61_released_april_11_2017/?st=j1ezcq1u&sh=12316891

Show threadBrian LivingstonApr 12, 2017
@badger_ do you know if Alpine Linux a reasonable option? It seems to check all the boxes; Linux, grsecurity, simple. I get that BSD is better in many ways. But linux-isms have infected my workflows.
Show threadKurt MosiejczukApr 12, 2017

@bliving @badger_ I've heard people recommend Alpine Linux and it doesn't have systemd.

That said, I'd urge you to try OpenBSD at some point. The ways it tends to be different from Linux are usually ways in which it works like you'd hope. Generally if I can get someone to *try* OpenBSD, they are sold.

Show threadBrian LivingstonApr 12, 2017

@kurtm @badger_ +1 on the no-systemd sentiment.

And +100 on OpenBSD. I've used it for production workloads since the last millennium. And for desktop duties as well. It just makes so much sense to me.

My only hurdle is packaging linux-only software. It's a pain. And I'm not the only one involved.

Show threadKurt Mosiejczuk
@bliving @badger_ Ok. Then I understand your pain. I'll be trying out Alpine soon for those few times I am forced to use Linux...
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Show threadBrian LivingstonApr 12, 2017
@kurtm @badger_ ya, it seems like the closest thing to the "OpenBSD of Linux". I need to set aside some time to dive in.
Show threadKurt MosiejczukApr 12, 2017
@bliving @badger_ I've heard Bob Beck mention using Void Linux. That's another on "perhaps I'll look at some day" list of Linux distributions.
Show threadBrian LivingstonApr 12, 2017
@kurtm @badger_ oooh! I MUST give that a try. Thanks for the pointer!