Re: The Linux desktop challenge

["markw-4" <user=5@nabble.blu.org>]

 > On Sun, Dec 02, 2007 at 12:55:34PM -0500, [hidden email] wrote: 
>> Anyone have any suggestions on programs to install or configuration 
>> options? 
> 
> Sign up for a dyndns.org DNS name, and install SSH. Configure it 
> with AllowUsers set to only your account. Disable passwords and 
> use a key. 

Well, I was going to use SSH and was half heartedly considering nagious. 

> 
> Run sudo netstat -tlnp and turn off everything you see except ssh. 

I was actually going to enable the firewall. (iptables or ipchains, which 
ever kubuntu uses.) 

> 
> Install a Jabber client and configure it so you are on the buddy 
> list. 

I as going to setup desktop sharing in KDE and, through ssh tunneling, 
allow remote access. We already have IM accounts. 

> 
> OK, now you are a remote sysadmin. 

Well, thanks for the tips, I was debating key vs password, so I guess 
that's a +1 for key-only access. 


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