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Linux: Brand New to Ubuntu
Brand New to Ubuntu
by ManUtd800 - 2/24/08 4:40 AMHi there,
I recently downloaded Ubuntu and burned it onto a CD. I tried it by booting up my computer with the CD and so far I think it is great.
The only problem is that I have lots of programs on my Windows XP and I don't know which will work on Ubuntu, I will need a program to manage my music and sync my iPod and I'm not sure if AOL (my ISP) will work.
Also, is it important to have Anti-Virus/Spyware software on Ubuntu?
Can anyone help me?
Emulation and virtualization options.
by welrdelr - 2/24/08 1:10 PM In reply to: Brand New to Ubuntu by ManUtd800You can try WINE to run the executables.
Qemu and Qemu+Kqemu to have a virtual machine.
Xen for a virtual machine.
No, you do not need anti-virus or antispyware on Ubuntu.
You need to remember the basics:
Keep your security set at high.
Do not allow any service to run. This means no ftp, no ssh, no telnet. You only run an internet connection to the outside world.
You never run the machine as root.
Do not use the "sudo" or "sudo su" command unless you absolutely have to- which is never. Always log in as root in the user session by typing "su" in the terminal, hitting enter, then typing your root password and hitting enter again.
Have two user accounts with one having very limited priviledged. Use the limited user account for browsing.
The first part of this reply is about running windows' software.
To find documentation on wine http://www.google.com/linux?hl=en&q=wine&btnG=Search.
For qemu http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu/
For Xen http://www.google.com/linux?hl=en&q=Xen+ubuntu&btnG=Search this will have your distribution.
Don't run too mnay services, don't have P2P programs going, don't download unless it is a certified repository.
Do listen and read the forums at http://forums.debian.net and http://ubuntuforums.org/ . Linuxquestions.org is another good source of help.
There no Su.
by 3rdalbum - 3/2/08 5:56 PM In reply to: Emulation and virtualization options. by welrdelrYou can't log into a root terminal by typing "su". It's disabled in Ubuntu. You must use "sudo su" whenever you need it.
My suggestion to the OP regarding their old Windows programs is to basically try to forget about them. Some might work in Wine, but investigate native Linux programs first.
sudo su
by welrdelr - 3/2/08 7:22 PM In reply to: There no Su. by 3rdalbumThis is a security risk within itself. You are bypassing having to enter the root password. If your system is secure by default and you fine tune security, su can be used.
Not irrelevant
by welrdelr - 3/10/08 8:07 PM In reply to: Inappropriate by 3rdalbumAdvising a new linux user that certain methods will make his/her machine susceptible isn't bad policy. Sudo allows execution of programs and shell scripts without authorization or authentication.
Security is always important. It should never be sacrificed for ease of use.
go to the ubuntu forums
by sprockin - 3/5/08 9:06 AM In reply to: Brand New to Ubuntu by ManUtd800http://ubuntuforums.org/index.php?s=86cf06b49b51fe7b0c6d5c2c241f505f
where the ubuntu experts can help you
as far as your windows software, you don't need it, for every windows program that costs money, there are 20 ubuntu programs that do the same thing, all for free.
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