Setting up and securing a linux server

my-unix-dream · 06-22-2004, 01:50 PM

I heard that unix,linux is very safe os for running server.against hacker,ddos,port scan.........

if a unix experts write a script ,program that could break into my server and install virus,trojean,worms,ad ware,spy bot.......etc.then, there should be no difference between win-xp and unix os for server usage.

should it be without firewall,router,and anti-virus devices. ?

and ..
what is the major difference between windows and unix(linux) for best server,and or workstation. ???

XavierP · 06-22-2004, 01:52 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-Security and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

my-unix-dream · 06-22-2004, 02:24 PM

What is the best linux distro or unix for running server and u can just lay down to bed without worrying many hackers thing.?

I hate HACKERS that these men are trying to break my website,ftp...

my server box.

he may install a hacker's account for my box.

no......

I really wanna know which unix,linux can really kick out hackers and @#$%?

wasabi · 06-22-2004, 02:50 PM

!?!?!?!?!?!?

Most any of the distributions out there are pretty secure

acid_kewpie · 06-22-2004, 02:56 PM

you appear to have made very very little attempt to research any of these questions you are asking yourself. please try searching this site and other sites like google for all this very basic information.

And please.. I am a hacker. Linux *IS* Hackers. Hackers run the world...

XavierP · 06-22-2004, 02:59 PM

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/hacker-howto.html - description of a hacker and a cracker.

boreo · 06-22-2004, 03:52 PM

Good one XavierP I was about to explain to him the difference between a hacker and a cracker.
And by the way you can be using the lastest most secure system but you can't never just sit back and relax and forget about your box.

Capt_Caveman · 06-22-2004, 07:19 PM

Merging this thread with your other one on secure distros.
-CC