[leglug-users] DSL

[Abdallah]

> You don't need a virus to get yourself in trouble. A user-space program
> running as yourself, but introduced by others is quite sufficient.
> Another example is spamming through your box as a relay. That would cost
> you lots of $$. Just thinking that because you are running Linux you are
> safe is a false sense of security.
quite true, so the same applies to any OS: know what you're
installing, and (in Linux' case) where you're getting it from. I still
feel that the Linux choice is safer, especially for the non-techies
(like mom). They simply can't screw it up that much if you set it up
the right way. Some would argue that you can set user permissions in
XP as well, but I know for a fact (from experience) it's not the same
deal.

> I do agree that having to count bytes is irritating. Also, does anyone
> know if they'll let "tourists" use the service for a month or two in
> summer only?
>
We don't even know if it will be available everywhere this summer! But
I guess you can use it if the setup is ready for your area.

> Regards,
>
>     Edmond
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Abdallah Deeb