Is SELinux on Arch worth it? For everyday use that is?

Nimbus · 2011-05-04 21:25:36

I was going to install SELinux, but judging by the Wiki, it makes it sound like selinux-coreutils conflicts with coreutils.

I use my computer on a day to day basis, mostly for homework and stuff (Mind you it's IT and Network related), so I don't want anything to break on it.

Is SELinux going to break if I install it, and is it even worth it?

Inxsible · 2011-05-04 21:33:18

There are many users using SELinux, and obviously its working for them. So I am not sure how you can generalize that by installing SELinux, everyone will have a broken machine.

As to whether its worth it, well only you can tell that. It does require some compiling and replacing of packages, but if the end result is something that you want/need, then it might be worth it for you.

jnguyen · 2011-05-04 22:08:20

SELinux is unlikely to break your system if you know what you are doing. It is very powerful, but you may also want to consider simpler solutions such as TOMOYO Linux or AppArmor. All that is required to be installed to test out TOMOYO Linux is "pacman -S tomoyo-tools". Check out the Arch Wiki page in my sig for more information.

fukawi2 · 2011-05-04 23:36:11

Nimbus wrote:

....and is it even worth it?

No, unless you work for the NSA, CIA, FBI etc.

Arch Linux

#1 2011-05-04 21:25:36

Is SELinux on Arch worth it? For everyday use that is?

#2 2011-05-04 21:33:18

Re: Is SELinux on Arch worth it? For everyday use that is?

#3 2011-05-04 22:08:20

Re: Is SELinux on Arch worth it? For everyday use that is?

#4 2011-05-04 23:36:11

Re: Is SELinux on Arch worth it? For everyday use that is?

Board footer