> Matthew Sayler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Security is a good place to start, though as far as Linux goes,
> > my Linux boxen are much more secure than my Solaris boxen.
To clarify this statement, I would add that a certain baseline security
is easier to maintain with Debian than with Solaris. There's more
reporting of suspiscous activities by default and I get package updates
semi-automatically (instead of having to download and install install
patch 217182-81 b hand). That said, I'm sure Solaris can be locked
down tighter than a [insert-your-own-colorful-methapor]. I just
feel that I don't have the time to do it! :-)
> As so far as monitoring machines .. the firewall I run at home is a combination
> of linux ipmasq, tcp/udplog, traceroute detection, and abacus sentry. If
> you're not familiar with any of these products, let me know and I can fill
> you in .... or wait and peg people at the meeting ;)
Well, I have little problem firewalling my home network pretty well.
It's more like the machines at work that are on the astronomy
ether that I worry about.
Matt
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