I have used Linux for a long time. If you don't go 'trolling' un-trusted web sites and using email on the same computer you use for EMC, there is no need to worry.
Why? Linux is a 'less valuable' target for hackers than commodity windows and even Apple machines. There are also fewer of them in general use by individuals. The number of servers or specialty computers is pretty high (embedded systems, machine control, servers, 'background' data center machines, web servers, even routers and firewalls) but tend to be a little harder to hack if set up well. I would suggest not using your EMC machine for general web surfing or email. Use the browser for needed updates or reporting problems, but keep non-EMC use off. I DO suggest to have it behind a firewall. If you can live with it, think about removing the ethernet attachment (unplug the wire) unless it is absolutely needed for a short time (i.e. maintenance, etc). Let us know what you decide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
