Tiny Linux Distributions and Their Utility Value

Tiny Linux Distributions and Their Utility Value

This is the name of one of my early books on Linux.

When a Indian Guy, entered my computer without firewall  using Linspire (Microsoft use this utility as Freespire to snoop on Linux guys), I decided to recommend few basic precautions.

1. Configure the firewall 

2. Use torrent instead of point to point downloads

K torrent was my early use during K.D.E time now Transmission of Debian/Gnome 

3. Remove all browser cookies 

4. Remain vigilant of any impending attacks

I am not paranoid now.

5. Use a different distribution to boot 

6. Format all hard disks at least once a year

7. I do not use encryption at all.  

If you forget the password, all all data is gone for good.

Suffice is to say, I haven't had any attack since then but having an occasional swipe at Microsoft Windows (I am more of a political satirist) has NO Value Added.

In my twilight years, satire is not a tool I use anymore.

Well after publishing "Linux Essentials" I would stop talking about Linux, too. 

Little over 24 hour power cut in Brisbane made me to sleep little bit more.