[Gllug] p2p programs

[Rich Walker]

Henry Gilbert <henry.gilbert at gmail.com> writes:

>
> To close the subject instead of going round semantic circle.
> How about listing some recommendation for newcomers to Linux
> about better security practices?
>
> They do that with Windows.
> Would be nice to compile a short list for Desktop Linux.

1. Don't install executables from untrusted sources.
2. Don't run anything as root that you don't have to. If someone tells
   you you have to, get a second opinion.
3. Use a firewall.
4. Check for security updates for your OS version, and get them!
5. Don't download plugins for your browser.
6. Anything involving dd of=/dev/hd? is to be avoided.

cheers, Rich.


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