Re: Linux for newbies -- OFF TOPIC

["Matt Atkins" <matthewsatkins () msn com>]

I apologize for creating some "off topic" traffic, but I assure you that 
when I asked the initial question, I had nothing but security-basics in 
mind.  As you all know, most, if not ALL, of the GOOD security tools out 
there today are made for or work best on a Linux platform.  After being a 
member of this great list for a few weeks, and researching all of the 
security tools that were mentioned, I found that I better start diving into 
Linux before I get left in the dust.  I am new to the network security 
field, and I value the opinions and suggestions offered by the members of 
this phenomenal community of professionals.
So once again, I apologize that some of the responses were "off topic" as 
you say, but ALL of the responses were a tremendous help in getting my 
journey started in the network security field, and for that, I am forever 
grateful to everyone who replied.

Thanks for the many great replies, and I look forward to many more in the 
future.

Matt Atkins

> From: Kelly Martin <kel () securityfocus com>
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Re: Linux for newbies -- OFF TOPIC
> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:45:46 -0700 (MST)
>
> All list members:
>
> I'm afraid this thread has become off-topic, as most of the replies have
> nothing to do with security. If you're able to veer your response back to
> the most *secure* Linux distro, which would be interesting and relevant,
> I'll approve your post...  otherwise it will get sent back to you for
> being off-topic. Regards,
>
> -- Kelly Martin SecurityFocus kel () securityfocus com +001-403-261-5468
> -- moderator of Security-Basics () securityfocus com
>
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