Today, [EMAIL PROTECTED] gleaned this insight:
> I am also interested in tips and tricks on Emas and/or VI.
>
> I would also like to hear something on LINUX security (for Newbies). I
> understand that we have some experts in this area who write to this list. If
> I am going to put my LINUX box on the net I don't want to be having to wipe
> the drive and reinstall every other day. So this topic could give me a
> fighting chance to avoid the afore mentioned situation.
Being someone who knows a good bit about security (though I don't really
consider myself an expert), I really don't think one could give an
effective or useful presentation on securing a Linux box in an hour or so.
This is such a wide-ranging and complex topic that if you want to learn
about security, you really need to buckle down and do some research. And I
would highly recommend that anyone who wants to connect a Linux box (or
any other) to the internet do exactly that. It's worth the effort.
I can, however, make that process easier for you, by telling you to go get
Maximum Linux Security by "Anonymous" at your local SoftPro or B&N. Read
it cover to cover, and you'll be well on your way. It covers most of the
issues that you will face in some level of detail, and offers TONS sources
of more detailed information, both in printed and on-line forms.
--
You know that everytime I try to go where I really want to be,
It's already where I am, cuz I'm already there...
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Derek D. Martin | Unix/Linux Geek
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