[ale] Linux Distributions

[Geoffrey]

ChangingLINKS.com wrote:
> On Wednesday May 18 2005 00:06, Michael B. Trausch wrote:
> 
>>Jim Popovitch wrote:
>>
>>>Seriously though, if it is so elementary you should be able to explain
>>>it in irrefutable detail.
>>>
>>>Assuming that I am the only user, the PC is a laptop, and is used on
>>>various networks (dial, hotspot, wired), and only to read email, surf
>>>the web, and ssh/telnet into other systems.
>>>
>>>Where is the vulnerability/risk/danger?
>>>
>>>(remember, you said it was elementary ;-)
>>
>>Spread. Of. Malware.
>>
>>Easier. To. Break. Into.
>>
>>You. Are. Not. Perfect.
>>
>>That sounds elementary enough to me.
>>
>>I really hope that you're my age or younger, because you sure sound like
>>it.
> 
> 
> I run as root all of the time, and with my system:
> 
> You cannot spread malware effectively.
> I have several firewalls setup and other security features.
> I realize that I am not perfect, so my system allows for my fumble fingers.
> I would casually bet $20 that my system is more secure than yours is.
> 
> And yet, ironically your entire position seems centered on security. 
> 
> It all seems "elementary" to you, but as Jim has pointed out several times, 
> you overlook MANY solutions WHILE celebrating to the problems you pose. 
> Fortunately, Linux is better than you make it out to be.
> 
> The problem here is that your thinking is very limited. You can only see your 
> system in your house, which apparently cannot prevent these problems. 
> It really sounds like your system sucks. I suggest you never run as root. ;)

Would this indicate that you're running a non-writable file system? 
Maybe a bootable cd?


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Until later, Geoffrey