Hey Ted, I'm not sure what you've covered in the past, but there are a number of topics I am itching to learn about concerning Linux and Linux software. It'd be great to hear what you Linux guru's think about the following:
1) Best Practices for securing a new Linux install. I was born on windows so I know the standard routine for a new windows box - install a firewall, install AV, install all service packs and patches, install spyware removal software of choice, disable unneeded services, and on and on and on. Do you need to run AV on a Linux box / is there anything out there for Linux AV? Everybody needs a firewall, but how about spyware removal - it is even an issue in Linux? As far as updating the OS I've seen how Yum totally blows away windows update or SUS (Software Update Services, soon to be Windows Update Services). I plan to put Linux boxes onto my company's production network as soon as I can, but not before I can be certain that I know what I'm doing. 2) Linux Software: Postfix, Spam assassin, Snort, Samba. How I wish I could skip straight from ignoramus to expert. Postfix has kicked my butt several times already. Any experienced persons on these subjects would definitely have my attention. 3) Integration into Windows Environments/Networks. This basically sums up my efforts with Linux. I've got a 100% windows network and I see lots of places my company can benefit from the little penguin. On some servers I want to replace windows with Linux. In other areas I simply want to supplement what we have with an additional Linux box - Snort/IDS for example. Anybody else interested in these topics? I guess they wouldn't have to be sat on until a meeting - we could post on them on the list - but either is good for me. Well that's enough rambling from me for today. Andy M. -----Original Message----- From: Ted Kat. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 12:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [sclug-generallist] Next Meeting: When, Where, What, Who = "everyone" Hi guys, It's been quiet on the list lately. I've been wondering what if anything do some of you cats wish to learn or relearn at the next meeting. I have a couple of suggestions but I was hoping others would have some as well. ===== Ted Katseres ---------------- ------------------------ -------------------------------- __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
