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> So pretty much a statement that a modern open linux can be made the most secure.

Why didn't they test any other Linux distributions besides Ubuntu (and Android, if you want to include that)?

I also wonder why, if they were really interested in conducting a thorough test, they didn't include any of the BSDs (e.g., FreeBSD, OpenBSD).

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If its the government, there is no *BSD experience anywhere. I doubt they'd recommend it. Everything is purchased based on the ability to fill the purchaser's pocket on the side. Yes I have witnessed this - I did contract work for NHS and one of the PCTs had taken on a vendor for a cash back promise.

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