On the topic of security

[ulrich steffens]

On Fr, 2005-02-11 at 10:54 -0500, amigian wrote:
>I am a newbie to Ubuntu and Linux. Just how secure is Ubuntu (hoary) 
>'out-of-the-box'? What should be done, if anything, to make it as secure 
>as possible? What does everyone here do for security? Any and all info is 
>appreciated.
>
>I really want to make the switch to linux full time, but i need to learn a 
>lot. And right now i have a few graphic design jobs going on, so learning 
>to make the switch is a slow process. However, this list has proved very 
>helpful and the people here are awesome! Everyone seems willing to help 
>out, even for us newbies. Thanks to all.
>
>And thanks in advance for any info on the above.
>-- 
>Later.
>Marc
>
>http://www.marc-audette.us/
>
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>

hi,
as far as i followed the posts here, ubuntu comes with no ports open.
so you really are on the safe side :)
and if you're paranoid you can use 'firestarter' to set up a firewall.

hope this helps and have fun switching

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- ulrich
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