[newbie] hosts.allow/deny configuration

[Jason D. Williard]

I just started using linux meaningfuilly.  I would like to make my machine
as secure as possible.  The first thing that I would like to do is
configure my hosts.allow and hosts.deny files.  I am not exactly sure as
to how to configure them though.  Could someone please send me an example
or give me a few good ideas of what I should do?

As well, if there are any other things that I should do to secure my
machine, please let me know.

Thank you,
Jason D. Williard