[Trisquel-users] Re : new user to linux

[lcerf]

Your CPU obviously has a 64-bit architecture, otherwise you would not even be  
able to run the Live CD. So, stick with 64 bits!

[Trisquel-users] Re : new user to linux

[lcerf]

Sure, eljinete could easily install "trisquel-mini" and  
"trisquel-mini-recommended" from the package manager. The problematic part is  
to remove the unwanted packages that depend on "trisquel" and  
"trsquel-recommended" (to save space on the disk and in the menu). When you  
are a complete beginner to GNU/Linux, you do not know the name of the  
applications. That is why I think it is easier to reinstall.

[Trisquel-users] Re : new user to linux

[lcerf]

'debfoster' is great to only keep what you really want on your system.  
However, you need to know the name of the applications you use (and not be  
afraid of removing the "trisquel" and "trisquel-recommended" meta-packages).

[Trisquel-users] Re : new user to linux

[lcerf]

He may be talking about malware in the hardware (more precisely in their  
firmware). The BIOS launches it.

[Trisquel-users] Re : new user to linux

[lcerf]

Well, the NSA change the firmware on hardware before it is shipped to people  
they *specifically* target. It is not a common threat. They do that because  
no application (such as an anti-virus) can detect the malware. The only  
solution would be to flash that firmware. But, again, you probably have  
nothing to worry about.