Originally posted by IchibanovThe problem is not so much about 'direct attacks' that come from outside, but more about malware trojan-ed into your system that can then do whatever it likes based from your PC.
Since we seem to be on the subject, I have a question for the group concerning firewalls.
Back in the day, when broadband was young, everyone was naked to the internet and there was no built-in OS solution, things like Zone Alarm and BlackICE were a necessity.
Fast forward to today and pretty much everyone has their PC behind a NAT router and has the ...[text shortened]... hine at this point? That is, assuming you've got decent anti-virus and are behind a NAT router.
This is the type of firewall everyone needs - it idiot-proofs the machine, as well as protect it from direct attack.
Windows firewall is as good as covering your machine in mosquito net against today's threats.
Originally posted by cadwahhttps://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Ok guys, I have my Ubuntu .iso file downloaded and have been out today to buy some blank CD's, now I need a free disc burning program that will allow me to burn the .iso file.
Help me plx.
Though, in my opinion you're wasting your time. Linux is nothing special and not worth the hassle of installing.
Originally posted by Daemon SinI want to try it out though, if I like it it will mean I won't need to pay for windows on any future machines I buy.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Though, in my opinion you're wasting your time. Linux is nothing special and not worth the hassle of installing.
Originally posted by cadwahUh oh...
Ok, I am typing this from the Ubuntu side of my computer, all succesfully installed.... now what?!!
Tell me all you computer Xzibit wannabe's, how do I pimp my computer?
I have installed Ubuntu on my laptop, it all installed perfectly and I am happy with it... however, When it first loaded up the Update Manager advised that there are updates available but when I click on install updates I get the following error message -
The upgrade needs a total of 365M free space on disk '/'. Please free at least an additional 364M of disk space on '/'. Empty your trash and remove temporary packages of former installations using 'sudo apt-get clean'.
Now I have lots of free space on the computer (at least 40Gig) but it looks like Ubuntu has partitioned itself into a tiny drive without giving itself room to breathe.
How do I manually enlarge the partition containing the Ubuntu program?
I'm sorry but some sort of step by step will be a must as I am completely lost within this OS.
Any help much appreciated,
Cad.
Ps. It is installed alongside Vista, which was on the laptop when I bought it. Don't know if that matters or whether I can alter the partitions within windows (which I am slightly more comfortable using currently).
Originally posted by cadwahI don't think you can resize a partition that's actually in use - thought you might want to get an Ubuntu nerd to confirm that.
Uh oh...
I have installed Ubuntu on my laptop, it all installed perfectly and I am happy with it... however, When it first loaded up the Update Manager advised that there are updates available but when I click on install updates I get the following error message -
The upgrade needs a total of 365M free space on disk '/'. Please free at least an addition ...[text shortened]... er the partitions within windows (which I am slightly more comfortable using currently).
Anyway, try restarting your machine and booting Ubuntu from the CD (instead of your hard drive). There should be a tool called "GPartEd" on there which will allow you to play with partition size.
A quick Google search says it's under:
System > Administration > Partition
Originally posted by Daemon SinYep, I've just sorted this out by deleting Ubuntu, freeing up some space from vista and re-installing ubuntu, all seems to be running fine now, cheers.
I don't think you can resize a partition that's actually in use - thought you might want to get an Ubuntu nerd to confirm that.
Anyway, try restarting your machine and booting Ubuntu from the CD (instead of your hard drive). There should be a tool called "GPartEd" on there which will allow you to play with partition size.
A quick Google search says it's under:
System > Administration > Partition