[Ham-Computers] Linux Security - a Question

[Dale Miller]

Jim Hill wrote:
> There are times I need to process personal information on the 
> internet such as checking a credit card account, and need a secure 
> setup.  I understand Linux is much more secure than Windows, and I'm 
> setting up an older computer to use only Ubuntu Linux.  I've 
> downloaded the current version (9.04, Jaunty Jakalope), burned it to 
> a CD-R, and will install it tonight.
>
> What do I need to do - install an antivirus program, an antispyware 
> program, make changes to the browser used with Ubuntu, or ???
>
> I've tinkered with Linux in the past, but am still a novice.
>
> Jim
>
>   


You don't need to install anything for virii cause there aren't any in 
the wild.
But you can install ClamAV if you like.
You can install a  firewall if you don't have a router with one.
But some would argue that you need one on your computer also.
Just do a search in Synaptic for firewall.
If your going to use firefox to browse secure sites then the security 
built in to firefox should work.
I don't know of any malware out there that will work with Linux so you 
can surf to about anywhere and not get effected.




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