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While running Linux from disc do I need to download and install firewall and antivirus? I am new to the Linux community and have just recently started checking out Ubuntu. Do I need to install a seperate firewall and av on the disc to be safe ? I only plan on using it for short periods at a time but have considered installing it and using it more often
Ubuntu, Do you need antivirus,firewall software ? As you can probably tell I am a Windows user but Ive seen how good Ubuntu is and I decided to give it a go on a spare PC of mine. Ive got it all installed,which used up some of the old grey matter. I am however most impressed, especially seeing as its free. Now to get back to my question. I have heard you dont need antivirus software, firewall etc. with Linux. Is this true ? If I do need to install some kind of security, could someone be so kind to point me in the right direction. Many Thanks.
Panda antivirus and firewall. How about Zonealarm + Avast? Anyone else have their pc restart on a regular basis after it flashes up an alert. Never used it myself but am trying to work out if it's any good. Seems to be a resource hog and as sygate is finished... Anyone used Zone Alarm free firewall and is it any good? Same for Avast. My other half needs help! I'm a linux user so don't have the same problems... Anyone else have their pc restart on a regular basis after it flashes up an alert. Last time this happened it was the Lexmark lexpps.exe process, which is a printer network driver clashing with Panda Never used Panda myself but am trying to work out if it's any good. Seems to be a resource hog and as sygate is finished... Anyone used Zone Alarm free firewall and is it any good? Same for Avast. My other half needs help! I'm a linux user so don't have the same problems...
is it necessary to install firewall even i have norton Antivirus 2007? hi, i am working in a comp. i have three important Questions 1)one computer(win XP) has given direct internet connection(with private IP assigned), It is having Norton Antivirus 2007 installed, is it compalsory to install firewall software like zonealarm or any other recomonded to that system, if not install any vulnerable things are going to happen? 2)5 computer(all are win XP) are given intenet connection through proxy server(proxy server is linux with private IP assigned) so is it also necessary to install firewall security to all this 5 machines(norton antivirus is already installed). ? Please reply . 3)is it possible for hackers to hack the Computer though it is having private IP & what are the possibilities the can do by hacking? Thank you
Mandriva Linux? Does Mandriva Linux come with any security tools, like a firewall or antivirus?
I got Linux to run BUT....? After I installed the os , it gave me an installer crash, then I retried and it worked. Now theres something causing the gnome dameon thing to not start, i try restarting the thing as it asks and does this 4-5 times..then finally after hitting restart and close a few times, i don't see it anymore..any ideas guys?? Please bare with me, I'm just gettin started...and do i need firewalls or antivirus/spyware progs to run with linux?? If so, how bout some links...thank you!!!john I'm running Ubuntu 6.06
My question has 2 parts as I am considering installing Linux as my os.? (1)What antispyware,firewall and antivirus works with it.(2)How do I create a partition on my hard drive.I have xp pro.Please use laymans explanations.With thanks.
what kind of security measures do hackers use? Not including antivirus, spyware, firewall (hard/soft), linux/unix. What would you suggest? Programs, web sites, In computer measures, antihackers apps, autokill the attempted hacker's computer....? Windows XP Home operating system
ISO of a linux distro? Would someone know of a version of linux that would meet my needs listed below 1. Boot from CD rom - pc will not have a hard drive. 2. I need to be able to "remote desktop" into a windows XP workstation and was wondering if and how this could be done 3. Built in firewall to protect in/out traffic 4. Not sure if this one is possible but with a CD version of linux, can you have antivirus software of some sort?
bypass norton antivirus 2006 password? i've got a situation which involves someone who has alaptop with a trial of norton 2k6 on it. Sadly? this trial has now expired in as much as he can't get updates or stuff like that. Of course, theres a password which prevents me from doing stuff to it so he can't switch to avast yet. Also its interfearing with his firewall; not letting him add exceptions. Is there any registery key that i could decript or bf or what ever? Does this have to be done under linux or what? Thanks, BEN.
vista and xp connection problem? I have one desktop with XP and a laptop with Vista in a small home network (including an adsl router). The connection speed between the two computers is very low. I have tried to de-activate firewall and antivirus but nothing changed. I have also a linux partition in the XP desktop and when I boot with linux, the speed is fine. Is there any problem between XP and Vista? Thanks in advance for the help
is it only me? or does everyone find windows (if you have an antivirus and firewall installed) a lot easier to use than linux i mean i will be honest ,my windows is pirated ,i have downloaded every software that i use ,like ms office ,photoshop and antivirus from torrent sites and even though linux is legal and free ,its so difficult to use the only decent distro i thought was ubuntu ,but now i have removed it also ,i can't even connect my cellphone in it , and plz dont even mention mac ,its crap
My pc hangs when installing games? when i install games like sword of the new world or rf online my pc hangs for 30 mins (i timed it) then restart. it does not complete the installation. My OS are MS windows 35gb (25gb freespace) with ubuntu linux. I don't know what cause the hang but i have comodo firewall, avira antivirus. I already scan for viruses, defrag the harddrive, scandisk the drive, use the seagate tools for test but none solve the problem. please help me. i am installing in/from windows i just put the ubuntu linux because my hard drive are in parts (4Partition ntfs,root,home,swap). thinking it might have a conflict or something. I don't really know what cause this wierd hang. It doesn't show BSOD.
My dad has a serious po*n problem and fawqed up the computer. HELP!? OK, so he's been to alot of bad websites, and now Windows XP needs to be completely wipped out! I've tried System Restore and it will not work. It works in Safe mode, but he refuses to use this as it has no sounds, and he doesn't want to push F8 each bootup. The problem is that when you get to the login screen (blue screen), you can click on any account you want, this thing pops up and wants you to click "yes" or "no". Either one you click, it restarts the whole computer. I've ran scans from Xoftspy and mcafee antivirus, but it won't find anything! I've given up! I can't reinstall Windows XP because windows activation will stop me from doing that! Its only 30 days! So I'm thinking about giving him Linux! Are there any security flaws with it? Is there a firewall for Linux. I haven't done anything to the computer yet, but I'm thinking about giving him Ubuntu or Slax. He won't stop looking at it, and no I don't live with him. thanks God, because that computer is loaded w/porn
Need advise on this new computer i just purchased? im going to remove microsoft works and install openoffice but i need help on which antivirus i should install i have nod32 smart security but its for xp will it work or should i get a new antivirus. ALSO a strong firewall OR should i just install linux and which one computer specs * Inspiron Desktop 530 Mini-tower: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Memory 3 GB DDR2 NON-ECC SDRAM 667MHz (4 DIMMs) Hard Disk Drive 320 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM) 320 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM) 2nd Drive Modem V.92/56K PCI DataFax Modem Base Inspiron Desktop 530 Mini-tower: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) Media Bay 16X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write Software Microsoft Works 9.0 Hardware Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader USB Keyboard Dell Optical USB 2-button Mouse
windows XP Pro Network Places Problem? hello, i only have one pc xp pro and the other is suse linux 10.1. i am not worried about networking right now. but i would like too. my MAIN PROBLEM i am having is when i go to start --> My network places --> then when i click on "View workgroup computers" , my xp pro machine just sits there and waits and then gives an error like "MShome not accessible. Please contact your network administrator for permissions" (something to this effect). i connect to a router via DHCP. i have Kaspersky antivirus and XP SP2 firewall. i know i was messing around with the local security settings trying to get my xp box networked with the linux box and perhaps this screwed it up. IS THERE A WAY TO RESULT LOCAL SECURITY SETTING BACK TO DEFAULT OR, AT LEAST, BE OPEN TO ANY KIND OF NETWORK SHARING(or to reinstall the networking part of XP only)???? Thanks !!!! Markee.
Ubuntu, Do you need antivirus,firewall software ? As you can probably tell I am a Windows user but Ive seen how good Ubuntu is and I decided to give it a go on a spare PC of mine. Ive got it all installed,which used up some of the old grey matter. I am however most impressed, especially seeing as its free. Now to get back to my question. I have heard you dont need antivirus software, firewall etc. with Linux. Is this true ? If I do need to install some kind of security, could someone be so kind to point me in the right direction. Many Thanks.
Ubuntu, Do you need antivirus,firewall software ? As you can probably tell I am a Windows user but Ive seen how good Ubuntu is and I decided to give it a go on a spare PC of mine. Ive got it all installed,which used up some of the old grey matter. I am however most impressed, especially seeing as its free. Now to get back to my question. I have heard you dont need antivirus software, firewall etc. with Linux. Is this true ? If I do need to install some kind of security, could someone be so kind to point me in the right direction. Many Thanks.
My dad has a serious po*n problem and fawqed up the computer. HELP!? OK, so he's been to alot of bad websites, and now Windows XP needs to be completely wipped out! I've tried System Restore and it will not work. It works in Safe mode, but he refuses to use this as it has no sounds, and he doesn't want to push F8 each bootup. The problem is that when you get to the login screen (blue screen), you can click on any account you want, this thing pops up and wants you to click "yes" or "no". Either one you click, it restarts the whole computer. I've ran scans from Xoftspy and mcafee antivirus, but it won't find anything! I've given up! I can't reinstall Windows XP because windows activation will stop me from doing that! Its only 30 days! So I'm thinking about giving him Linux! Are there any security flaws with it? Is there a firewall for Linux. I haven't done anything to the computer yet, but I'm thinking about giving him Ubuntu or Slax. He won't stop looking at it, and no I don't live with him. thanks God, because that computer is loaded w/porn LOL, I don't live w/ him though. That's funny! Yeah he does. He has some serious issues! You should see how much porn is on this computer. But no one is helping me! I use this computer when I come over, so this isn't fair. *TEAR*
My dad has a serious po*n problem and fawqed up the computer. HELP!? OK, so he's been to alot of bad websites, and now Windows XP needs to be completely wipped out! I've tried System Restore and it will not work. It works in Safe mode, but he refuses to use this as it has no sounds, and he doesn't want to push F8 each bootup. The problem is that when you get to the login screen (blue screen), you can click on any account you want, this thing pops up and wants you to click "yes" or "no". Either one you click, it restarts the whole computer. I've ran scans from Xoftspy and mcafee antivirus, but it won't find anything! I've given up! I can't reinstall Windows XP because windows activation will stop me from doing that! Its only 30 days! So I'm thinking about giving him Linux! Are there any security flaws with it? Is there a firewall for Linux. I haven't done anything to the computer yet, but I'm thinking about giving him Ubuntu or Slax. He won't stop looking at it, and no I don't live with him. thanks God, because that computer is loaded w/porn Do you think my dads going to reinstall every day? I don't think so! He's dumb when it comes to computers
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