Hello Elizabeth, I've cc'd the rest of the Edubuntu list since other folks are apt to have good ideas. It would be a good idea to reply to-all I think.
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Elizabeth Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We are in a new University where funds are severely restricted. I am setting > up an Edubuntu terminal server with thin clients and also need some PCs to > run the Edubuntu desktop. > In this environment I need every safeguard possible to limit virus attacks. 1) I'll start by saying that I don't run antivirus software on Edubuntu since I am not personally aware that virus's are a major threat to Linux right now. This may be wrong headed or short sighted, other folks on this list may have experience with Antivirus software on Linux and wish to chime in. A quick google search shows me the sparse discussion of "proof of concept virus's etc." However, I do run antivirus software on gateway machines which handle mail, and all machines running MS Windows. I also filter ports, review logs, and keep my systems patched and up to date. If your Edubuntu server is not reachable from the outside world my advice would be that you are at little risk from virus's. Again other folks may have better advice for you. > I have invested in Sophos but it will not install directly on to Edubuntu. > Sophos instructions in this situation state that I need to have the source > code so that relevant parts of the kernel will recompile. 2) If after getting feedback from more folks you are still interested in installing Sophos on your edubuntu server could you send us a link to the document that sophos publishes with regard to Linux and source-code that you are referencing? It would help to orient the discussion. > Because my internet connection is somewhat variable I try to use jigdo to > download big files, and so used it to try to download the Edubuntu source > using jigdo-lite and the jigdo file > http://cdimage.unbuntu.com/edubutu/releases/7.10/release/source/edubuntu-7.1 > 0-src-1.jigdo > Since we connect to servers in Germany I used the mirror > http://debian.uni-essen.de/debian/. All seemed to go well but at the end two > files were missing. I, rather randomly, tried other mirrors in the debian > list but without finding the missing files. 3) If you can send the name of the files you are missing perhaps we can find an alternative path to them. On the other hand you may find that you don't need them at all to re-compile your kernel. > Any suggestions of where next will be helpful. > Elizabeth > I hope this helps a bit. John -- edubuntu-users mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-users
