Understanding and Avoiding Malicious Code Attacks in Linux

Linux is a very secure operating system, immune to Windows viruses and trojans. Instead, the potential security threat lies in running malicious code - by accident or voluntarily. It's easy to avoid the most common attacks by knowing what to look for. Here are a few guidelines and examples of commands that Linux beginners should treat carefully.

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Ubuntu 7.04 to 8.04 and then finally to 8.10.

Image via WikipediaGood morning, I am just about done with my first pot of coffee for the day and I am in the process of upgrading the OS on my Linux computer from Ubuntu 7.04 to 8.04 and then finally to 8.10. If Quick Synergy works I will keep it, if not I will downgrade back to 7.04. I sure hope all works well this time. The last time I tried an upgrade from 7.04 to 8.04 Quick Synergy had problems. I am hoping that going to 8.10 will fix this.

Is Linux Ubuntu usable enough for non-tech-savvy people yet?

Image by ktostereo via FlickrThe author asks his girlfriend to perform simple tasks using a fresh Ubuntu installation. It's surprising how some of the simple things we assume to be easy are actually hard for someone who's never used Linux. Interesting insight into how ready Linux is for the desktop.

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I'm still here

Image via WikipediaGood morning all. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have been a little busy here. We had quite a bit of yard work to do and we finally got that done so we are ready for summer. I still have some painting to do outside the house but will get to that in the next week or so. On Monday I am taking a neighbor to Kansas City for a dental appointment. It's a long drive ( over 100 miles ) and she is having a root canal done.

I have talked to Cindy and John ( my kids in the Navy ) and both are doing well. I can't really post much of what they are doing right now on here for security reasons but things are good.

I did manage to upgrade my Linux computer to the latest operating system version "Ubuntu Hardy Heron". The only problem I had was getting Synergy to work after the upgrade. I fixed that by uninstalling it on the Linux computer and then reinstalling it. Everything works great now.

That's about it for now. Hope everyone has a nice Sunday. :)

Ubuntu 'reaping Linux dividend

Image via WikipediaThe public perception of open source is changing fast, says Ubuntu leader Mark Shuttleworth, who leads distribution of the Ubuntu operating system (OS). He described the latest version of Ubuntu, dubbed Hardy Heron, as "perhaps our most significant ever".

A new version of Ubuntu, a version of the Linux OS, is released on Thursday.

Mr Shuttleworth said the success of the Asus Eee PC and the work of the One Laptop Per Child programme had driven awareness of open source.

"There has been a sea change in the way people think of Linux, which is very healthy," he said.

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