Re: [Trisquel-users] Is trisquel using OpenSMTPD ?
From to the link you posted: "The patch arrived in OpenSMTPD 6.6.2 (6.6.2p1 if you are using the so-called Portable source code intended for use on operating systems other that OpenBSD itself)." In Trisquel 8.0 LTS Fildas, the latest version is 5.7.3p2-1 amd64, according to my apt search. If this is what you are using then I would be extraordinarily concerned, just as you say. In this case, you can either wait for it to be updated for Fildas or do it yourself if you have the ability (I don't myself, but maybe you can find someone who can help you in this forum). Otherwise, I would suggest installing the Guix package manager (as it already has OpenSMTPD 6.6.2p1: https://guix.gnu.org/packages/opensmtpd-6.6.2p1/) and then use the guix pack utility to create a binary tarball that includes all dependencies built in, or it can make a docker image for you...either of which you can use on your current system (https://guix.gnu.org/manual/en/html_node/Invoking-guix-pack.html#Invoking-guix-pack). For full disclosure, I've never done this before and only know it is an option that should work according to the Guix guys, but honestly, I don't know that this would be any faster than just compiling the new version yourself and making a package for it that will work with apt. Another thought is to just add a ppa to apt that already has it and install it from there...although I don't know that the dependencies would be the same. Whichever way you decide to handle it, I would shut down that mail server immediately if it accepts random emails from the internet. You aren't likely to be able to easily recover from any new outgoing spam activity if you already have a history of it. Best of luck, Platoxia
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is trisquel using OpenSMTPD ?
"using"? Trisquel has a number of MTAs available for people to use, including OpenSMTPD but also Postix and Exim and...
[Trisquel-users] Is trisquel using OpenSMTPD ?
One of my security news feeds just happened to mention a bug in OpenSMTPD: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/01/31/serious-security-how-special-case-code-blew-a-hole-in-opensmtpd/ As I'm getting all manner of unsolicited nasty-looking emails because of past anti-spam activity, I wonder if I should be extraordinarily concerned with the state of OpenSMTPD. George Langford, stunned in SE PA
Re: [Trisquel-users] Recommended certificate provider
Also there are some mobile phones that will refuse at all to enter such sites. Not really sure if there are such thing as libre respecting authority, maybe ethical authorities. I use LetsEncrypt for my projects.
[Trisquel-users] Recommended certificate provider
Is there such a thing as a "libre" certificate authority or provider? I realize that once I put a browser-recognized certificate on my site that every visit calls back to the certificate issuer so they know all of my traffic stats and having a certificate gives the issuer the power to revoke it and kill my site. Torvalds and friends with Lets Encrypt offer one for free, and most GNU/Linux distro sites use the Lets Encrypt certificate, except for RMS personal site which uses Comodo. Just curious about anyone's thoughts here as to the best way to deal with purchasing a certificate. I have used a self-signed certificate but it's not good for public-facing sites and asking people to import it into their browser is a hassle.
[Trisquel-users] Recommended certificate provider
Is there such a thing as a "libre" certificate authority or provider? I realize that once I put a browser-recognized certificate on my site that every visit calls back to the certificate issuer so they know all of my traffic stats and having a certificate gives the issuer the power to revoke it and kill my site. Torvalds and friends with Lets Encrypt offer one for free, and most GNU/Linux distro sites use the Lets Encrypt certificate, except for RMS personal site which uses Comodo. Just curious about anyone's thoughts here as to the best way to deal with purchasing a certificate. I have used a self-signed certificate but it's not good for public-facing sites and asking people to import it into their browser is a hassle.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Tutorials for switching from Windows 7
Microsoft is an important collaborator to Linux kernel only. It is still hostile to GNU (copyleft). Don't expect Microsoft (or Apple, Google, etc.) to support copyleft.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Tutorials for switching from Windows 7
On 31/01/20 13:40, wrote: > Microsoft has set out on the path to make GNU/Linux redundant. > UNIX-like tools are starting to be available natively. Microsoft is an important collaborator to GNU/Linux now, so it is no wonder that we get to see some of their work on software available on Windows NT. You could say that GNU/Linux is being made redundant.. or that they are gradually migrating Windows NT to GNU/Linux, starting with the network layers. -- Ignacio Agulló · grafot...@grafotema.com
Re: [Trisquel-users] Tutorials for switching from Windows 7
Microsoft has set out on the path to make GNU/Linux redundant. UNIX-like tools are starting to be available natively. https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/ https://www.howtogeek.com/336775/how-to-enable-and-use-windows-10s-built-in-ssh-commands/
Re: [Trisquel-users] Tutorials for switching from Windows 7
Switching to GNU/Linux on bare metal should be the last step. I've seen countless GNU/Linux beginners turned back to Losedows simply because s/he couldn't do certain trivial things under GNU/Linux. And after such "unsuccessful" experiences, they became even less interested in free/libre software. In other words, their efforts to switch to a free/libre operating system backfired. Another important thing is to teach beginners which trivial things are those that they should never expect to do under GNU/Linux. For example, handling proprietary formats, playing DRM-encumbered media, or communicating via proprietary protocols. Free software builds for Losedows are not in short supply. Although there are many things that can be done much more efficiently under GNU/Linux than under Losedows.
