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LINUX Security
Hi,
I am new to Linux. I really want to get into it. Recently I installed these distros on various machines(ubuntu,xubuntu,pclinuxos 2007,kubuntu). What I find to be strange after so many years using Xp Pro is this: does linux need firewall does linux need antispyware does linux need anti virus software I know that the security of Linux is renowned for being superior to Windows but are the above applications required? I read somewhere that a firewall is only required if you run a Linux mail server-is this true? Are all Linux distros in general extremely secure thus not requiring firewall / antimalware software? I'd be delighted on some input to my question. Thank you. |
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If you're using Ubuntu or Kunbuntu the firewall can be found under your package manager, Synaptic. It's called Firestarter. As far as antivirus, I use ClamAV just so I don't pass any viruses on to Windows users though my emails. It's also listed in Synaptic.
http://www.clamav.net/ Linux is far more secure than any version of Windows. Anti spyware software is not needed. Hope this helps. |
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I'm also using ClamAV, but rarely do a scan - the program updates its thousands of viral defintions, but these are virtually all Windows viruses, and as indicated mainly to prevent passing viruses onto Windows users! Currently, I don't believe there are any important Linux virues 'out in the wild' now! Thus, you really need not to worry much about these malware issues that plague Windows users (including myself!) - in fact, I take my IBM on the road since often unprotected 'wireless' networks are the ones available! Good luck w/ the Linux OSs - I've really enjoyed using Ubuntu! |
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What about clearing "tracking cookies?"
Is there a utility for that on Linux? Or do I have to DL software for that? |
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talking about hijacking an old thread... this thread is ancient.
check out bleach. it should be available through the software manager. it works a lot like ccleaner. |
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Thanks to all for commenting.
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Hi renegade600. I presume you meant 'BleachBit'. Yes, it's a great app.
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yep, bleachbit.
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