Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.
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Going Linux #021 - Firewalls-Introduction
Going Linux #021 - Firewalls-Introduction
00:00 Going Linux #021 - Firewalls-Introduction 00:16 Introduction 01:25 Thank you Dan Sawyer and Chad Wollenberg 01:44 Advanced Windows user, you should begin using Linux right away. 02:46 What is a firewall, why is that important 03:19 Definition: Firewall 03:43 Types of firewalls 04:50 IPTables 05:32 Graphical firewall applications openSuSE, Guard Dog, Fire Starter 06:55 Where to find more information: podcasts, websites, discussion threads 08:32 What and why: The bottom line 09:14 Ports allow access to your computer 10:50 By default, ports are turned OFF 11:49 Uninstall or disable the firewall to enable all ports 12:26 Unconvinced: The Aardvark Challenge 14:30 Even with a firewall you can get hacked: social engineering 15:17 Beware the helpful command-line fix on forum posts 16:47 How to check out a command before you run itwill 17:56 Next episode 18:29 goinglinux.com, listen, subscribe 19:47 End