Looking for Free Alternative to Ubuntu
I have been using Ubuntu and managed to get rid of the Unity desktop. However, I have now found that there are instances where files cannot be removed even by root. An example is /var/log/snort. This is unacceptable so I am looking for an OS that does not have this problem. I need an OS where root has full control over all files and directories. However, being of limited means I am looking for a free OS and would welcome recommendations.
Thanks, Peter. |
Hi,
I'm no great fan of Ubuntu, but I don't think the reasons you have stated for not using it are particularly valid. Are you interested in keeping Ubuntu if you could solve these perceived problems? Evo2. |
If snort is running you will not be able to delete the log file , it is being used .
Shut down snort first . |
I would recommend opensuse or mint.
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Snort is there to protect you, but if you don't like it, uninstall it.
But rather than have to replace Unity every time you get a new Ubuntu, wouldn't it be easier to get Mint? You get all of Ubuntu's software, any bugs in the installation disk are filtered out, and you get extra configuration tools. |
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(Why do you want to delete the logfile anyway?) |
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Why not go to the actual start of over 300 distros, including Ubuntu and Mint, and use Debian? If you are used to the Ubuntu (read Debian) system of working then use the original system and try Debian.
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Linux Mint feels very similar to Ubuntu
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http://www.manpagez.com/man/8/snort/ http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz https://help.ubuntu.com/community/CommandLineResources |
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sudo chattr -i snort/* However Code:
sudo chattr -i snort Thanks, Peter. |
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sudo apt-get install snort Code:
Reading package lists... Done Code:
sudo snort -d -l ./log -c snort.conf Code:
ERROR: Unable to open rules file "snort.conf": No such file or directory. Code:
sudo snort -d -l ./log -c /etc/snort/snort.conf Code:
ERROR: /etc/snort/snort.conf(45) Unknown rule type: ipvar. Quote:
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