[GTALUG] please unsubscribe me
thanks for taking me off your list -- Ann Pohl On 2017-10-30 12:17, Alvin Starr via talk wrote: > On 10/30/2017 08:18 AM, Don Tai via talk wrote: > >> I would also council to separate your domains from your hosting provider. If >> you have a dispute with your hosting provider you should be able to easily >> switch hosts. You cannot do this if your domains and hosting are from the >> same source. It is like separating your email address from your internet >> provider. Maybe you are lucky and the host provider has farmed this out to a >> domain names company? Of provided a domain name for free (transfer after one >> year)? > I would agree with this. You should own your own domain and have it > registered with a registrar who is not related to the hosting company your > using. > > I have seen lots of problems when companies don't own their domain and some > form of billing dispute comes up. > The domain is held for ransom and often quite effectively. > > Many registrars include in their basic services a simple DNS hosting > capability so that you can avoid having to run your own DNS server with the > attacks and patches that come with bind. > >> Bots will try to hack into your web site, and if you have business stuff >> there that is a bonus for them. A clear separation between the internet and >> your internal network is always a good idea. >> >> Whatever you can do at home you should be able to set up on your host >> provider in a test environment. The host should be able to provide a linux >> session, just like at home. >> >> Take nothing for granted when looking for a host provider. If it does not >> say backups and restores are available and free, then it is not provided. If >> not sure, then ask. >> >> Web sites are very easy to put up and maintain, depending on the package you >> wish to use. Of course having less money means having to learn more. >> >> Don > [snip]--- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
Re: [GTALUG] *** SPAM*** hoping for help
Hi Andre -- you know far more than I do. Yes, most likely just Linux - Ubuntu would be fine, I have a double boot on this old faithful laptop I am writing on right now, but I feel you are correct I do not need a double boot on the new laptop I intend to buy because Linux has become much more mainstreamable. I do not game on my computer ever so my specs are not high that way. I do travel, hence laptop only. I also am older so I like to have a big screen. I am looking with some interest at this computer: Lenovo Ideapad 320 which Costco sells. My old faithful is a Lenovo and I like it. I am concerned with security, more from stuff being sent to me, but also interference in my computer that could undermine my work. If you want more of an idea of the sort of work I do, you can see the poorly organized blog at https://kentcountynbenvironmentwatch.wordpress.com/ -- almost all of that is my writing, but I also do frontline and organizing stuff. I am on FB if you want to see me there. I hope this additional info answers most questions. -- Thanks again for the quick reply and interest in my situation -- Ann Pohl On 2017-07-15 01:33, ac via talk wrote: > On Fri, 14 Jul 2017 22:23:05 -0300 > Ann Pohl via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote: > >> Hi. Anyone want to do their bit for the environment by helping me get >> set up? I am not wanting to be an OS computer whiz. I have a full >> plate already doing environmental protection'defense work-activism, >> and being a grandmother etc.. > > Hi Ann :) > >> ...I am currently shopping for a new not-fancy computer and need some >> recommendations on which would be best for installing Linux-Ubuntu in >> a dual boot, and I also need an affordable technician to help me do >> that when I get the computer. > are you looking for a portable pc (as in notebook) or desktop? > and dual boot, is that with microsoft windows? (or something else?) > what applications are you planning on using where? > > having two operating systems dual booting and having to patch/protect > both against virus/sec/etc is actually more work than just doing that > for one... Linux has gone mainstream and there are many Linux viruses > (some distro specific) that are in existence... I also use BSD, and > although I have not seen any virus for my specific kit, I am sure I > could make one, so, nothing is really 'bullet proof' anymore... > >> Usually I am in eastern NB but am in the GTA for the summer. I have >> technical support down there, but not up here. My kids are buying me a >> new computer and I need some guidance. I use the Linux - Ubuntu side >> mostly for my work because it deals with a lot of security issues. >> Thanks for considering this request. Ann Pohl > maybe it will be an idea to buy an inexpensive notebook, that works > well with ubuntu & other opertaing system (bsd? windows?) that you want > to dual boot with? > > In that case setting it all up, when new, is fairly easy - it all > depends on your level of security required, what it is you want to > install and what you are planing on using where > > Give us some more info and lets see what all the available options > are :) > > hth > > Andre > --- > Talk Mailing List > talk@gtalug.org > https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk--- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
[GTALUG] hoping for help
Hi. Anyone want to do their bit for the environment by helping me get set up? I am not wanting to be an OS computer whiz. I have a full plate already doing environmental protection'defense work-activism, and being a grandmother etc.. ...I am currently shopping for a new not-fancy computer and need some recommendations on which would be best for installing Linux-Ubuntu in a dual boot, and I also need an affordable technician to help me do that when I get the computer. Usually I am in eastern NB but am in the GTA for the summer. I have technical support down there, but not up here. My kids are buying me a new computer and I need some guidance. I use the Linux - Ubuntu side mostly for my work because it deals with a lot of security issues. Thanks for considering this request. Ann Pohl [1] Hi Ann, It would be best if you joined our talk mailing list and ask your question there. https://gtalug.org/mailing-list/ [2] Links: -- [1] https://www.facebook.com/gtalug/ [2] https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgtalug.org%2Fmailing-list%2Fh=ATPxwH9yUqYcjuzFRYAdXq6YpeQR56hgD9UkpSJkSP92Dg5ceLlREfDrc4PeqNgX_xRrsqi9nIwx_jYHxrKeiHlnBb3-lAHXULkU6viV6kL9rrq1HnVEL_9hiETrW9Tz3hA--- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
