This page is for those who need an understanding of why Linux / Unix and Free / Open Source Software provides a basis for secure, trusted, computing.

Here are some articles that explain the philosophy of the Trusted Computing Project. They may be of use to those considering becoming involved.

Crypto-Gram Newsletter September 15, 2007: http://www.schneier.com/crypto-gram-0709.html#4

Why Free / Open Source Software: http://www.dwheeler.com/oss_fs_why.html

European Commission's Open Source Migration Guidelines: http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/2623/5585#eupl

Eddie Bleasdale's contribution to a SANS Institute conference: http://www.scmagazine.com/uk/news/article/537632/wake-up-sleepwalkers/

Why Linux is free from viruses and why this situation will continue: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/10/06/linux_vs_windows_viruses/

The response of the companies that sell anti-virus software: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/08/11/uk_linux_group_slams_sophos/

A highly recommended paper on Cyberinsecurity The cost of Monopoly: http://www.ccianet.org/papers/cyberinsecurity.pdf

The Economics of Information Security by Ross Anderson and Tyler Moore, Cambridge Computing Laboratory:
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~twm29/science-econ.pdf

Synopsis of Clayton Christensen's paper The Rules of Innovation: Innovationhttp://www.zanthan.com/itymbi/archives/000431.html