Re: [newbie] Network Firewall Question
On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, you wrote: Hello all, In the last few days I have seen many postings on the list pertaining to different firewall software that is based on Linux. I am looking to set up my own firewall for my computers at college, and I am wondering which of these programs I have heard about would work better... So far I have heard of Freesco, and Fireplug. Try reading up on IPChains...
Re: [newbie] Mandrake Update on 7.1
On Mon, 24 Jul 2000, you wrote: My guess would be to take a look in /tmp. I know the Red Hat update stores it's files there. Just ran the update program for the first time in 7.1 and noticed that about half the packages wouldn't install. There were error messages saying that the packages conflict with other packages. I'm just wondering if it's better to do this manually? Where would the packages that Update downloaded be located? So that I can manually try to install these things. It is in the /tmp...
Re: [newbie] Linux security in Internet
On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, you wrote: I have been visiting www.grc.com for quite some time under Windoze98 checking it out. Steve's site is wonderful -- if you use Windoze98 or such, you should check it out explore some of the software Steve recomends. I have not been there under Linux (haven't gotten connected yet, still working on that). As to your "open" ports, I would expect that yes, it means you have a security problem. I'm not sure if Steve's security check is "geared" to Linux (does it really matter??? I don't know). You might send him an email ask. Since this is a newbie list (and I'm one of 'em), if you are not familier with internet security issues, this is a great place to learn. practice safe computing Try visiting www.nessus.org ...
Re: [newbie] Windoze
On Sat, 22 Jul 2000, you wrote: counterparts. Nothing available can touch Outlook and Outlook express. Have you heard of the latest security issue with Outlook. Anybody sending you mail can run their code on your machine when you open the email. It has something to do with Outlook's ActiveX engine. Just a note, just in case somebody formats your hard drive.
Re: [newbie] /home question
On Sat, 22 Jul 2000, you wrote: Hi! When I install linux over an old installation (no upgrade), will the partition with /home also be affected? Is your Linux installation all in one partition? If it is then it is affected. But if /home is in another partition you can opt not to format that particular partition and it will be fine.
Re: [newbie] Apache HELP
On Sat, 22 Jul 2000, you wrote: I'm trying to install apache from the mandrake installation CD. I'm using kpackage to install the rpm but i keep getting dependecy problems. Here they are: m is needed by apache-1.3.12-12mdk libmm.so.10 is needed by apache 1.3.12-12mdk You'll have to install the appropriate library first. I think its libmm. It's included in the cd.
