Re: [orca-list] XP-Like Ubuntu security question

[Luis González <luisg123v gmail com>]

I'm using various Linux versions, including Ubuntu 10.04. Although
it's currently supported for servers (it receives security updates, so
the security shouldn't be a problem), the main problem is you can't
(or it's much harder) install new software, e.g. a roughly newer
versions of Transmission, Libreoffice, pidgin, wine and others; in
most cases, you'll need to compile the software  yourself.

On the other hand, if you use unsupported versions like Ubuntu
8.*/10.10, you'll be exposed to new vulnerabilities, e.g. Heartbleed;
so yes, security could  actually be something to consider.

2014-09-12 13:27 GMT-04:30, Mgr. Janusz Chmiel <ernesta tiscali cz>:
> Dear,
> It will always depend on The fact, if You will use Linux operating
> system in The server environment or if You only experimenting with it on
> YOurs personal computer.
> Professional companyes, who own servers are using also commercial
> expensive software for Linux and also hardware firewalls.
> It is true, that many updates are made to make Linux as secure as it
> could be.
> The server administrators, who are working for big ISP companyes such as
> O2 or other could give You more detailed info, but they are very often
> not allowed to provide such information.
> They are using terminals which are being connected to The servers.
> May be, that some of ISP, Internet service providers are using
> commercial version of Rethad Linux, but it is only my speculation.
> Try to imagine Linux distribution, which will contain latest security
> features, latest even very expensive software and YOu will remove all
> external commands executable from Basch shell.
> If You would only have modules which Would allow You to switch between
> virtual consoles and see The Linux kernel messages.
> Virus would not have so many chances to attack, because many binary
> modules executable from basch shell such as killall would be removed.
> It is may be my nonsense but this system would be secure.
> Only specified application would work with him, so no desktop
> environment, only application, which You would need for transferring
> data between clients of Yours ISP connections.
>
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Salu2
Luis F. González V.