[LBo] help

[Troy]

If I am using a router, does that count as a firewall, or is it still
recommended to use a software firewall too?

Troy

Can someone recommended a secure, light weight firewall ?

On 8/3/07, Anita Lewis <a.lewis at linuxbasics.org> wrote:
> On 08/02/2007 08:23 PM Annie Gonzalez wrote:
>
> >
> > Coming from Windows, security (virus/spyware protection) is a
> > concern.  Been told that Linux is secure, unlike Windows. Recently
> > discovered a Firewall and Virus Program on Mepis.
>
> Virus program - no.  There are currently no viruses out there that will
> run on Linux.  Like someone else said, it would be important if you were
> running a mail server that people with Windows were accessing for their
> mail.
>
> Firewall - yes. This helps to keep the bad guys off your computer. In
> Windows for years and maybe still, people ran without even having a
> login.  I guess you noticed that you must login in Linux.  And you
> noticed that you have a root account for doing work on the system.  Like
> when you install software you have to give the root password (or use
> sudo in some types of Linux.)  That means that it is a bit difficult for
> someone to get into your computer from the Internet.  A firewall adds
> another layer to that.  If you are on dialup and not always online, you
> are probably not as much of a target, but still I would put a firewall
> on it.
>
> > What's up with these packages???  Are they
> > optional, or should some of them be installed?
>
> Linux gives you lots of software to choose from.  Welcome to the world
> of Free and Open Source!  Of course, as someone else said, you
> definitely don't need it all.  Just install what you need or want.  Most
> people only need what is installed by default.
>
> Anita
>
>