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Hardening the Linux Desktop
Nov 26, 2008, 07 :33 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (6921 reads)

(Other stories by Jeffrey Orloff)

"In this tutorial

"Protect your computer against malware attacks
Configure a firewall to keep attackers out
Back up important files and recover files after a successful backup
Install updates to your operating system and other software Password-protect the bootloader

"Objectives
After completing this tutorial, you will be able to harden your GNU/Linux desktop and prevent attacks against your computer and its data. You will be able to install and configure software to help protect your desktop against malware that can give an attacker access to your computer. You will also be able to use a firewall to protect against inbound and outbound traffic, back up and restore your data, and apply other tricks that further harden your system."
free registration required--ed.

Complete Story

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How can i see the full tutorial ?No link ...   How can i see the full tutorial ?   
MaximB
Nov 26, 2008, 08:49:35
 
There's no link to the story/tutoria ...   No link   
A. Seda
Nov 26, 2008, 14:13:29
 
Great tutorial!Or wait.. not so great, m ...   where is the story   
not so stupid
Nov 26, 2008, 14:37:17
 
You have to sign in.  AND they now have  ...   re: No link   
Dave Parker
Nov 26, 2008, 23:23:01
 
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