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1st time linux user

Postby almac » Tue Dec 11, 2007 22:24

hi. this is the 1st time i have used a non windows os. iv tried linux b4 but didnt work out on various machines and laptops. this distro, sabayon is working very well on an acer veriton 5600g. does linux need anti virus / firewall? is it secure for internet banking?
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Re: 1st time linux user

Postby wolfden » Tue Dec 11, 2007 23:20

firewall yes
anti-virus no
banking yes
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Re: 1st time linux user

Postby almac » Tue Dec 11, 2007 23:34

thanks for the reply. any suggestions for a firewall? would C.A. work with linux?
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Re: 1st time linux user

Postby wolfden » Tue Dec 11, 2007 23:49

I have no idea what CA is, but take your pick from portage
http://gentoo-portage.com/net-firewall

PE ships with kmyfirewall
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