186. Linux (R) is the fastest growing operating system in the world. It already holds 34% of the Web market share. More and more developers, especially software companies, are focusing their efforts on creating Linux products. Even major corporations are currently responding. For instance, IBM, HP, Dell, Sun, and Oracle have all launched major initiatives, spending billions of dollars on Linux and Open Source software. It is anticipated that Linux and Linux based products, will provide a secure environment for defense oriented Web applications. Many defense organizations (e.g., the U.S. DoD) are moving toward Web-based architectures, even for combat operations. It is anticipated that the business decision to use freeware in conjunction with a simplified Web interface will save NATO, as well as NATO nations, billions of dollars. For military applications, the traffic needs to be encrypted and in dedicated networks using firewalls. However, such an environment will allow us to use this less expensive, dependable, and essentially common operating system. Linux DNS server, running BIND, can be configured to service Win95/98/2000/NT/XB clients. Linux also allows for the protection of data by using OpenSSH.