If your server is sitting on a secure network, then no, it's not a
problem. If you server is exposed directly to the internet, then
personally I'd keep it on. I think Redhat originally defaulted to it
because of their (paranoid) client base: i.e. defence, finance and
government use. 

Mat


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Todd And Margo Chester
Sent: 21 October 2011 03:31
To: Scientific Linux Users
Subject: Is removing selinux a bad idea?

Hi All,

I have always found selinux a pain in the neck, and in past have just
removed it to get my stuff working.

Question: what are the ramifications of just removing selinux from SL
6.1?  Is selinux worth the effort?

Many thanks,
-T

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