I am into my first week with Kubuntu and finding it a compelling experience. Being fed on a diet of Microsoft and all the security involved - Norton and others and the importance of having them. My question is, Do I need anything 'extra' with Kubuntu. I have a new machine that came with Gutsy Gibbon and to which I have upgraded to Hardy Heron.
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Re: Security
If you are referring to virus protection, that is generally not a concern on Linux (as it is on Windoze).Windows no longer obstructs my view.
Using Kubuntu Linux since March 23, 2007.
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Re: Security
I guess the issue is that previous versions of windows sacrificed security to ease of use. On Linux, you can't (generally) make major changes to the system without conscious decision -- you have to go out of your way to do it. Windows had a big, open door, which was basically superuser privileges for everyone (whee!) Modern versions have fixed a lot of this, but the backwards compatibility trap has meant a lot of things can still sneak in.
Linux is not immune to attack. If you try and set up some new service on your system, for example a web server, then go in and customize all the settings without reading up on the consequences . . . then you could be opening a door.
But in general, the Linux user has to provide the door. It doesn't ship factory-installed ;-)Comment
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Re: Security
Many thanks to you both. I am on my own here as in this country Linux users are a rare breed which makes it all the more exciting and indeed privelged to be part of the Linux family - at lastComment
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