Internet and Technology

Article by S Avery MSc BA(Hons)

“Simple is best.” Often true, but not always practical. “The more complex a system is, the more there is to go wrong.” This applies to a computer operating system as much as to a car, and the security aspect of an operating system is no exception.

Nevertheless, some operating systems are more secure platforms for Web servers than others.

As suggested earlier, the more flexible and powerful an operating system is, the more vulnerable it is to attack via its Web server and, indeed, its other servers.

Although Unix aficionados might cringe at this statement, Unix systems, with all their integral servers, services, text editors, scripting languages, interpreters, etc., are very vulnerable, simply because there are so many entry points that can be exploited by hackers. On the other hand, less sophisticated systems, like a Macintosh or a purpose-built Web server machine, are more difficult to compromise. Taking it to the extreme, the most secure Web site would reside on a basic Macintosh with a basic Web server.

Of course, it is very unlikely that anyone would opt for a Mac for the sake of security, and sacrifice the superior performance of a multi-tasking operating system such as Unix or Windows NT, not to mention the additional functionality of middleware control and database transactions that these offer. Unfortunately, holes are continually being found in the security of both Windows NT server and Unix operating systems.

Between the two, the Unix operating system is generally more secure than Windows NT. The reason is twofold. Unix has been around for a very long time, and the serious bugs have been found and fixed. Furthermore, the Unix user account and file systems are far simpler. There is therefore less likelihood of human error or poor judgment when configuring them. Provided that the system is well configured, with security updates applied as soon as they become available, a Unix system is likely to be more secure than a Windows NT system.

Human error and poor judgment have already been mentioned. When choosing an operating system for a Web server, an assessment of the expertise of the people responsible for its operation should be made. A Windows NT system configured and maintained by an experienced Windows NT system administrator is likely to be more secure than a Unix system administered by an inexperienced Unix system administrator. If an external hosting company is used for the Web server, and more than one operating system is offered, it is advisable to find out whether there is technical staff dedicated to only one or the other, rather than staff with general expertise.

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General characteristicsComparison of various properties of different display technologiesDisplay technologyScreen shapeLargest known diagonalTypical useUsable inbright room(in)(cm)Eidophor front projectionFlat(limited only by brightness)TVNoShadow mask CRTSpherical curve or Flat42107Computer monitor, TVYesAperture grille CRTCylindrical curve or Flat40102Computer monitor, TVYesMonochrome CRTSpherical curve or Flat3076Computer monitor, TV,Radar display, OscilloscopeYesDirect view Charactron CRTSpherical curve2461Computer monitor,Radar displayNoCRT self-contained rear-projectionFlat lenticular80203TVYesCRT front projectionFlat(limited only by brightness)TV or presentationNoPlasma display panel (PDP)Flat152386TVYesDirect view LCDFlat108274Computer monitor, TVYesLCD self-contained rear-projectionFlat lenticular70178TVYesLCD front-projectionFlat(limited only by brightness)TV or presentationYesDLP self-contained rear-projectionFlat lenticular120305TVYesDLP front-projectionFlat(limited only by brightness)TV or presentationYesLCoS self-contained rear-projectionFlat110279TVYesLCoS front-projectionFlat(limited only by brightness)TV or presentationYesLaser self-contained Rear ProjectionFlat lenticular65165TVYesSEDFlat55140Computer monitor, TVYesFEDFlat??Computer monitor, TVYesEPD (e-paper)Flat (flexible)??Electronic paperYesOLEDFlat40102Computer monitor, TV, Mobile phoneYesQDLEDN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.YesIMODFlat1.23Mobile phoneYesVirtual retinal displayAny shapeN.A.Experimental, possiblyvirtual realityDependson systemDisplay technologyScreen shapeLargest known diagonalTypical useUsable inbright room(in)(cm) Temporal characteristicsDifferent display technologies have vastly different temporal characteristics, leading to claimed perceptual differences for motion, flicker, etc.The figure shows a sketch of how different technologies present a single white/grey frame. Time and intensity is not to scale. Notice that some have a fixed intensity, while the illuminated period is variable. This is a kind of pulse-width modulation. Others can vary the actual intensity in response to the input signal.Single-chip DLPs use a kind of “chromatic multiplexing” in which each color is presented serially. The intensity is varied by modulating the “on” time of each pixel within the time-span of one color. Multi-chip DLPs are not represented in this sketch, but would have a curve identical to the plasma display.LCDs have a constant (backlit) image, where the intensity is varied by blocking the light shining through the panel.CRTs use an electron beam, scanning the display, flashing a lit image. If interlacing is used, a single full-resolution image results in two “flashes”. The physical properties of the phosphor are responsible for the rise and decay curves.Plasma displays modulate the “on” time of each sub-pixel, similar to DLP.Movie theaters use a mechanical shutter to illuminate the same frame 2 or 3 times, increasing the flicker frequency to make it less perceptible to the human eye. See alsoComputer monitorLarge-screen television technology References^ Shadow mask CRT^ Aperture grille CRT^ Monochrome CRT^ Self-contained Rear Projection CRT^ World’s largest 152-Inch Full HD 3D Plasma Display^ Direct View LCD^ LCD Rear Projection^ DLP^ LCoS^ ^ SED^ OLED^ Quantum Dots QDTV Displays from Nanoco Technologies^ Quantum Dot LEDs^ LED’s Outpower QDLED’s^ Ocean NanoTech research in QDLEDs^ Mirasol^ IMODv  d  eDisplay technologyVideoCurrent generationElectroluminescent display (ELD)  Vacuum fluorescent display (VFD)  Light emitting diode (LED) display  Cathode ray tube (CRT)  Liquid crystal display (LCD) (TFT  LED backlight)  Plasma display panel (PDP)  3LCD  Digital Light Processing (DLP)  Liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS)Next generationOrganic light-emitting diode (OLED) (roll-up display  Active-matrix  Phosphorous)  Surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED)  Field emission display (FED)  Laser TV  Ferro Liquid display (FLD)  Interferometric modulator display (IMOD)  Thick-film dielectric electroluminescent (TDEL)  Nanocrystal display  Quantum dot display (QDLED)  Time-multiplexed optical shutter (TMOS)  Telescopic pixel display (TPD)  Liquid crystal lasers (LCL)  Laser Phosphor Display (LPD)Non-videoElectromechanical (Flip-dot  Split-flap  Vane)  Electronic paper  Rollable  Eggcrate  Nixie tube3D displayStereoscopic  Autostereoscopic  Computer generated holography  Volumetric  Laser beamStatic mediaHologram  Movie projector  Neon sign  Rollsign  Slide projector  TransparencyRelated articlesDisplay examples  Free-space display  Large-screen television technology  Optimum HDTV viewing distance  High dynamic range imaging (HDRI)Comparison of display technology Categories: Display technology | Technological comparison

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