The whole reason for me to look into Linux is because I would love to make a firewall
with it. I still have a lot to learn about it first though. I'm starting by getting
aquainted with UNIX as opposed to DOS.
Of course the fact that it's open also appeals to me. I like the idea that one day (in
a
further future) I will be able to understand it fully.
Jo
Irv Mullins wrote:
> On Mon, 05 Jul 1999, you wrote:
> >
> > Is the system safe from the network side? I didn't install any servers. Should I be
> > afraid of Trojan horses? I ask this because my I have a constant connection to the
> > internet via cablemodem.
> >
> > Jo
>
> There was a thread on the Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts list ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> recently about this. Apparently someone had just hooked a Linux box
> up to the cable, and was surprised to see how many of his neighbors'
> Windows PC's were available for browsing.
>
> I would think a constant connection would be more at risk than a dialup.
> Probably you will want a book or two on Linux security issues.
>
> Regards,
> Irv
