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Linux kernel vs TrueCrypt

A side-by-side look at Linux kernel and TrueCrypt. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Linux kernel

Linux kernel

Os & Utilities

The Linux kernel is a free and open-source operating system kernel first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It serves as the core of Linux operating systems and is used widely in servers, mainframes, embedded devices, and Android smartphones.

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TrueCrypt

TrueCrypt

Security & Privacy

TrueCrypt is an open-source encryption software that can encrypt hard drives and create virtual encrypted disks to store sensitive files and data securely. It works on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.

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