Guest Ricgor Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 recently i converted to linux. installed mdk10.1 dvd ed.. It is connected via wired lan to a cable modem and 2 other pc's. 1 xp and 1 win988se. my router has spi and nat firewall configured. In windows a software firewall and a virus scanner are recommended anyway. does this hold true for linux as well? i've read conflicting opinions and want to hear what you guys have to say. i run the samba and cups servers for file and printer sharing. [moved from Software by spinynorman - welcome aboard :)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aioshin Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 (edited) you can have a firewall in your linux, mdk default is shorewall, but for antivirus, linux dont need it,,.. well as of now, and if you managed to install a firewall in you linux, make shore that you allowed those windows box to access your linux cups and samba server well, as you've mentioned that your router has a bult-in firewall already, maybe you can leave you linux open, if you are not comportable yet in its firewall Edited March 11, 2005 by aioshin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ricgor Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Thanks for the input. I knew of shorewall's availability in mdk, but the firewall in mdk 10.1's mcc applet does not work. Is that shorewall? I was wondering if a software firewall is needed. If it iis I'll install another one. If it's overkill due to the router's firewlall, i'll leave it alone. I suppose i'll forgo the a-v for now as it seems it's not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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