[mdlug] U.S. Army Introducing Macs Into Server Arsenal

[Aaron Kulkis]

Jeff Hanson wrote:
> I think a heterogeneous environment is better for security but I think
> they're overlooking a few platform options:
> 
> http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/12/26/u_s_army_introducing_macs_into_server_arsenal/
> 
> United States - In an attempt to make the front-line security harder
> for hackers to hack, the U.S. Department of Army has developed a
> strategy which involves using Apple Macs in addition to Windows based
> computers. The idea stems from the fact that fewer attacks have been
> developed against Mac machines. The Army believes that by using a mix
> of computers, a single hack attack will not be able to completely take
> down a portion of their network at any given time.

It's about time.

I'll bet the guys in the headquarters of the MP battalion
I was attached to will be absolutely hating it--they were
complete MS fanatics.  Ah well... it will expand their
horizons ;-)