2008/10/7, jacks.smirking.revenge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > >> Hi, >> I'm a total n00b to linux, having used windows (and DOS) for the past >> 17 years. I made the switch to linux using ubuntu 8.04. I have a few >> questions. >> >> 1)Do I need a firewall? and if so, what one do you recommend? >> 2)Same question about Anti-virus >> >> Thanks for any help guys >> >> JSR >> > 1. A firewall can be somewhat important. If you are behind your own router (using NAT), I wouldn't be too concerned. If you want one, install Firestarter.
2. AV is marginally useful also. There really aren't that many Linux viruses. Just use proper security precautions, you'll be ok. I use neither right now, but my (NAT) router is firewalled. -- Christopher Stamper Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://tinyurl.com/2ooncg gTalk: http://tinyurl.com/6e359r Skype: cdstamper --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ubuntu Linux" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntulinux?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
