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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Do you need to have a firewall on a linux desktop? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi. I wanted to know if it's needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (9 children)

If you are only at home you don't need it because the router already has a firewall. But if you're is using public WiFi definitely use it.

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 year ago

i dont even undedtsand what a firewall is, i yhinm it blocks incouming / ourgojng connectikns lol

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