Ubuntu security - spyware, viruses, cache cleaning, etc.

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Paul McNett Wrote: 
> 

> Go with the flow. Stick with the stable release of Ubuntu (Hoary 

> currently). Upgrade to Breezy when it becomes the new stable release in
> 

> October. Keep it updated. Relax a little: Linux isn't unbreakable but
> is 

> nowhere near as fragile as Microsoft Windows. Start to learn how to be
> 

> in control of your computer - a quality that Linux gives you but that 

> Microsoft took away without you even noticing.

> 

> Open up a terminal now and then, and experiment with writing scripts to
> 

> get common things accomplished (tuning in to your favorite radio 

> station, backing up a directory, launching an app with your
> preferences, 

> etc.) Type 'python' and discover a great scripting language, or if 

> nothing else a powerful desktop calculator.

> 

> I envy you: you are entering the Linux experience at a time when most 

> GUI/user application issues have been figured out, and on top of that 

> you've chosen the best distro around. You'll have a much less 

> frustrating time with it than people had only a couple years ago.

> 

> The best thing about the open source world is that everyone can be 

> involved at a level comfortable to them. Don't know how to program? 

> Fine: write up a HOWTO or help edit a wiki somewhere. Don't just 

> consume: contribute back and keepthe ball rolling. Appreciate the 

> quality of the software you come to rely upon. And have fun!

> 

> -- 

> Paul McNett

> http://paulmcnett.com

> http://dabodev.com

> 

> 

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Thanks for writing that advice Paul - I'm pleased I read it.



Go well



Mark


-- 
Makrie