Compared with other PC operating systems, the Linux-based operating systems: are free or very inexpensive.

are much less secure.

do not run on a wide variety of hardware.

have a much higher ease of use.

Discuss the ways in which electronic information associated with payments is addressed in terms of security. include encryption, secure sockets layers, and secure electronic transactions in your discussion. are there any other ways that consumers and businesses can keep their payment information secure in an electronic commerce environment? do you feel that your information is safe when conducting electronic business? why or why not?