Re: [Sheflug] Re: Sheflug - Next Meeting

[Ruth Gunstone <ruth [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In message <20030426062042.B01205AC0F [at] mxbackup.uklinux.net>
          Bob Holland <bobholland [at] bradwell.net> wrote:

> On Friday 25 April 2003 11:55, [Richard] wrote:
[snip]
> 
> > I could do something but I haven't been encouraged to do so :)
> 
> Do you really need encouragement Richard? If so, then I would be delighted
> to  hear you so please have a go. Start with an overview of the key issues
> & the  'whys' before getting involved in the 'hows'.
[snip]
I'll second that.

Most personal/domestic users don't understand the /need/ for computer
security (which is why 'Windows' sells so well :-)), so aren't likely to be
interested in the technicalities.

Security (linux-wise) is not an issue for me atm, as neither Linux machine
connects directly to the internet, but I would like to play with setting-up a
gateway/firewall in the summer (IPCop or Smoothwall???)

I'm hoping to get along on Saturday - could do with some help getting my
CD-writer working.

TTFN!
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Ruth Gunstone          (ruth at bolsterstone dot demon dot co dot uk)

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