and vendor of the startcom linux operating systems operates the startcom certification authority since 2005 . most solutions provided by startcom are based on open source technology and open standards . startcom stands for a free and open but also private and secure computer and internet experience contact details and more information about startcom are available here . linux is a unix like operating system famous for its reliability and security features that runs on all kinds of computers . linux was started by linus torvalds in 1991 . the linux kernel and most applications it offers are gpl licensed called open source . you can find more about linux in general here.the startcom linux operating systems are based on the red hat enterprise and fedora source code each modified with reliability security and efficiency in mind to fit the tasks assigned to each flavor of startcom linux . in order to choose the startcom linux version for your needs check out our products and distributions page . security and encryption is getting ever more important in today s computer networks being it ssl secured web sites digital signing and encryption of data electronic mail or secure system logon to mention just a few.the startcom certification authority offers you a full range of certification services and products many of which are provided free of charge or for very reasonable fees . get verified and start to protect yourself and your customers to learn more about this fantastic service start here . startssl web of trust the startssl web of trust wot is a growing community network of members operated and supported by the startcom certification authority where wot appointed members perform the verification of its fellow members and subscribers . this is a decentralized certification system for the validation of the subscriber s identity in digital certificates performed face to face in person by other members with notary status.engage directly with the community members and stay involved at the startssl web of trust . featured products startcom enterprise linux soon to come startcom enterprise linux as 5.0.5 one of the most stable and reliable operating systems yet for your mission critical computing . more startssl services startssl provides free digital identities called openid . startssl open identity eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites simplifying your online experience.the startssl dns network is a third party dns server service for your domain name . it provides you with classic static dns services but also for domains which are typically self hosted at a dynamic ip address dial up . aladdin usb tokens the aladdin usb etoken is a low cost readerless smart card device that enables strong two factor authentication and is easy to deploy . etoken pro s secure on board rsa 1024 bit and 2048 bit key operations enable seamless integration into any pki or other security architectures.startcom is an official aladdin solution partner and provides you this solution for the best available price . secure your keys and data today and place your order now copyright c 2004 2011 by startcom ltd. start commercial limited all rights reserved . startcom startssl and bettertrust are trademarks of startcom ltd. linux is a registered trademark of linus torvalds . the linux penguin image is made by larry ewing . all other product names mentioned herein and throughout the entire site and distribution packages are trademarks of their respective owners .