Re: Dangerous promises...

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu wrote:
> On Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:12 EST, Alex Eckelberry said:
>
> > http://www.seekingmedia.com.au/news.php?newsid=857&g=-1
>
> "Once a user has logged on to their computer, they are presented with two
> operating zones.
>
> Zone 1 has been configured for virus-free email and Internet surfing, allowing
> users to download emails and attachments and to access any website without
> accidentally downloading a virus or spyware.
>
> Zone 2 uses a normal Windows interface and has been set up for software
> programs that require either no Internet access, or only limited access to
> download file updates and information.  It also contains a robust filtering
> system for children that prevents them from accessing inappropriate online
> content."
>
> They've re-implemented the Biba model.

Virtualization by compartmentalization? I haven't heard of Biba.
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