Security with Linux - Newbie

[Lindsay]

> I am also new to Linux so may I suggest the following:- Make sure you
> are connected to the internet, Computer-> System Configuration->
> Synaptic Package Manager-> Enter password-> Reload-> Mark All Upgrades->
> Smart Upgrade-> Apply and carry on from there. If there any Upgrades
> they will be dealt with automatically.
> 
> I hope that this is of help. Often there is no need to bother about
> 'consoles', 'repositories' and other Linux things.
> 
> Norman
> 
> 
I did ask suggested by you Norman and I think I got it right.  I guess
I'll know next time I restart if anything is broken.
Many thanks.