Some US Goverment agencies can't use windows due to security issues. However, because RHEL implemented Flask's manditory access controls (MAC) via SE Linux, these agencies can use RHEL because it can be locked down sufficiently.
The following is a fascinating article that explains how these government agencies may be able to start using Windows by using KVM and SE Linux controls to meet strict government security requirements?
http://gcn.com/articles/2009/11/20/se-windows.aspx
Goverments can Secure Windows via KVM and SE Linux
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