[Ham-Computers] Internet Security for Ubuntu Linux

[Jim Hill]

Well, that's true, but there are many things which are 
difficult/impossible without using a computer, such as Amazon.com and 
eBay purchases, and checking my PayPal account.  I still avoid actual 
Internet banking, but want to handle other Internet transactions with 
greater safety.  A dedicated computer running Linux seems to be the 
best choice and a good balance between convenience and safety.

Jim


At 09:43 AM 4/16/2009, you wrote:
>Jim,
>
>There is only one secure way to do your banking. In person! All computers
>leave a trail of bits and bytes. As evidenced by the bird brrains following
>said trails of bits and bytes, a bird in the blender is worth ten in a toxic
>birdbath or a Bakers Dozen on the VHF antenna elements!
>
>There is absolutely no such thing as "safe" when it comes to a computer
>connected to any kind of WWW connection! For every security measure
>released, two ways to defeat it appear within a day to a week.
>
>Why doesn't someone write a "Hack Jack's CPU In Two!"?
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Hill" <JJan-3 at cox.net>
>To: <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
>Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:48 AM
>Subject: [Ham-Computers] Internet Security for Ubuntu Linux
>
>
> > I'm thinking of installing Ubuntu Linux on an old computer for
> > on-line banking, etc.  What security measures should be taken?  I'm
> > using a router, and a quick search indicated a software firewall
> > should be used.   Is there anything else, like a security suite?  If
> > so, any suggestions?  It doesn't need to be free.
> >
> > Jim
> >
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> > 4/11/2009 10:51 AM
> >
> >
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