Hi all Yeeha! I've finally got a satellite internet connection - one-way, still have to upload via dialup modem. I was even lucky enough to find a driver for linux (thanks to Bryan Christianson, developer) which was a breeze to compile and setup.
Just one concern, starting/stopping the device must be done as root user. Is there any security issue with this? I don't _think_ there is but... you know paranoia an' all... just want to make sure I'm not leaving my system wide open for script kiddies. Oh, and yes, I do have a firewall start upon connection to the net (iptables script). ;) Sygatech and GRC port scans show all intended ports in stealth mode. And I don't mind if you laugh/scream/shout at me about my paranoia. Some nice person got into my computer (when I was using M$ Windoze of course!) and disabled Zonealarm, totally stuffed the packet-sniffer and antivirus software, left me with an empty excel file that used to contain website logins and passwords and installed a virus, and displayed the contents of my hard drive in my browser window. That was two years and one month ago which is what made me switch to linux. Hehe... had to learn the hard way... Sharrea -- Help Microsoft stamp out piracy - give Linux to a friend today
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