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    Firewall for Ubuntu 7.10

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by dragon_central, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. dragon_central

    dragon_central Newbie

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    I just started using Ubuntu on my laptop and I'm loving it so far because firefox runs so much faster than on windows, among other things. My question is, are there firewalls for Ubuntu? Do I even need one, and why or why not? Thanks.
     
    dragon_central, Nov 17, 2007
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  2. krt

    krt Notebook Consultant

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    I sometimes use VNC and online gaming so I would like to get one just in case, if not for piece of mind. Also, I like to monitor and control usage as I have a download cap. Having said that, I don't think a firewall is a must but is obviously beneficial, as this primer on firewalls hints. Maybe do a bit of reading, googling "linux firewall" brings up a lot. I'm currently considering FireStarter.
     
    krt, Nov 17, 2007
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    vaio2k7 Notebook Evangelist

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    So would it be recommended to have a firewall installed on Ubuntu 7.10? What about any antivirus or antispyware software? I know this is not Windows but I am new to using Linux frequently and currently I dont have any software of any sort relating to virus/spyware protection and firewall.
     
    vaio2k7, Nov 17, 2007
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  4. kl5167

    kl5167 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ubuntu 7.10 has a firewall already it just needs to be turned on and configured. It will also do nat translations as well.
     
    kl5167, Nov 17, 2007
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    John B Notebook Prophet

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    John B, Nov 17, 2007
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    Scythe Notebook Guru

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    Anti-virus and anti-spyware aren't needed on Ubuntu. Since you're using linux, and not windows, it's not needed. The firewall isn't "needed", but it's always better to have one.

    I recommend FireStarter for that ;)

    So, overall: No anti-virus/spyware, and if you are really paranoid then install FireStarter.
     
    Scythe, Nov 17, 2007
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    vaio2k7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks...I dont think I'll ever look into protection software then...but if I do, I'll remember FireStarter.
     
    vaio2k7, Nov 18, 2007
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  8. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Just keep in mind that if you are transferring any files between Linux and Windows, your files can pick up and transmit viruses to Windows, that do nothing at all to Linux.
     
    scooberdoober, Nov 18, 2007
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