Re: [ubuntu-uk] Security on Version 6-06 LTS

2007-05-09 Thread George MacLeod

Hi Peter,
Getting used to the way things are done in Linux takes time if you're used
to Windows. You can install most software packages from either
ApplicationsAdd/Remove or by using the Synaptic package manager found in
SystemAdministrationSynaptic Package Manager. Using Synaptic you will be
able to install Firestarter (firewall) and ClamAV (anti-virus). Personally I
usually only install Firestarter.


On 08/05/07, Peter D Beattie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Hello. I am a newbie to Linux system! My test bed is a partitioned
Pentium 3 also running the old MS Millenium Windows no longer
supported
that I can access via the intial Linux boot choice command. I
also run
an XP Tower and Laptop all on broadband. Being an old retired
guy I need
some encouragement and advice. Can access most things but need
advice on
how much security I get from version 6-06. I run McAfee firewall
and
viroscan on my Laptop and MS XP Firewall and AVG Free on my XP
Tower.
Linux security is a 'black hole' to me. Have tried to install
Snort and
lost myself somewhere out there on the internet! I have
downloaded the
new OpenOffice version from 2.0 to 2.2 but lost this program
somewhere
in the strange Linux filing system! How do I install it? Many
thanks.

PeterD


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[ubuntu-uk] Security on Version 6-06 LTS

2007-05-08 Thread Peter D Beattie
Hello. I am a newbie to Linux system! My test bed is a partitioned
Pentium 3 also running the old MS Millenium Windows no longer
supported
that I can access via the intial Linux boot choice command. I
also run
an XP Tower and Laptop all on broadband. Being an old retired
guy I need
some encouragement and advice. Can access most things but need
advice on
how much security I get from version 6-06. I run McAfee firewall
and
viroscan on my Laptop and MS XP Firewall and AVG Free on my XP
Tower.
Linux security is a 'black hole' to me. Have tried to install
Snort and
lost myself somewhere out there on the internet! I have
downloaded the
new OpenOffice version from 2.0 to 2.2 but lost this program
somewhere
in the strange Linux filing system! How do I install it? Many
thanks.

PeterD


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