resources.zdnet.co.uk — You might find these suggestions to be pure common sense, but maybe you'll see a means of security you never thought of before. If you're a new Linux user, these tips are a great place to start to ensure that your Linux experience is a good one.
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wigrenJul 7, 2008
A lot of things you probably shouldn't do are "easy" on Windows. But, if you really feel the need: usermod -d /path/to/new/homedir/ username
feignnuJul 7, 2008
Indeed. Woulda been a lot more interesting if the author had taken the time to explain why he thinks it's a problem and how one might secure their system beyond just not installing file-sharers and turning off various daemons.
Closed AccountJul 7, 2008
That attitude is why Linux has a .000000001 percent market share. If you want Linux to grow into a viable Windows alternative you have to embrace and educate new users. What is obvious to you is a mystery to the thousands of people who went to Wal-Mart and bought a computer for $200 that came pre-loaded with Linux. I swear, it's the elitist 'I'm smarter than you 'cuz I know Linux command line stuff" attitude that pisses most people off. Grow up, realize that your Linux skill, while admirable, still leaves you exactly equal to the people who don't know a friggin' thing about computers but may be smart in other areas. You are NOT smarter or better than other people, and the attitudes of people on this thread show a distinct lack of maturity.
alexrrrJul 7, 2008
While i agree that this is a terrible article i would like to add something:One useful tip i would love to spread is using Pessulus to lock down gnome. I have about 50 machines with ubuntu and it helps me keep things uniform in all of them. I must keep things very spartan so people will actual work around here.OOOOOOOO! OOOOOO! (300 type scream)
elementopJul 7, 2008
No, he's right. Most people don't know the 'ls -a' command -- in fact, even the author botched it (it's 'ls -a' rather than 'ls-a'). Most *nix users, however, do know the command ;)FWIW, I prefer 'ls -A' to 'ls -a' since I generally assume that '.' and '..' will be present.
hoopy22Jul 8, 2008
Next article, Water is Wet and the Sky is Blue.
rfcompteJul 8, 2008
This list is incredibly naive
eezyvilleJul 8, 2008
the police you say.... *thinking*