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[SELinux | http://www.nsa.gov/selinux] is a [Linux] kernel addition and userland toolset used to provide mandatory access controls between subjects (users, processes) and objects (files, devices). [SELinux] has been adopted into the [Linux] 2.6 [Kernel], and will feature in the upcoming FedoraCore 2 LinuxDistribution. [SELinux] is avaliable for most LinuxDistribution~s, but most require additional work.

The project is guided by the [NSA], the American National Security Agency.

Generally speaking, __[SELinux] is not an option for the home or casual user__. Unless security is the sole reason you're migrating to [Linux], it's unlikely to be suitable for your first install.

See also:

* [Kerry Thompson's Unofficial SELinux FAQ | http://www.crypt.gen.nz/selinux/faq.html]
* [Kerry Thompson's SELinux resources | http://www.crypt.gen.nz/selinux/links.html]
* [Faye Coker's Getting Started HOWTO for Debian and Fedora | http://www.lurking-grue.org/gettingstarted_newselinuxHOWTO.html]
* [Russell Coker's SELinux resources | http://www.coker.com.au/selinux]
* [Tom Vogt's SELinux 2.6 kernel installation guide | http://selinux.lemuria.org/install-2.6.html]

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