Ten reasons Linux is the best choice for kids

written by Jack Wallen for TechRepublic

“The problem with working in IT is that when we go home, our job often continues. Sometimes, keeping our children’s computers running can be a bigger challenge than sorting out the adults at work.

But if you install Linux at home, you can avoid the headaches. That’s because sound reasons exist for migrating young users from other operating systems.”

He gives the following reasons…

1. Viruses and malware
2. Security
3. Cost effectiveness
4. Age-specific tools
5. Netbooks
6. Agile learners

Securing Linux Server with IPKungfu

Ipkungfu or linuxkungfu is an iptables firewall script. With ipkungfu, you can easily configure as to which port of the server will be opened for connection, restrict who can access the server plus other security features. You can refer to the website of ipkungfu at http://www.linuxkungfu.org/ for the list of complete features.

Ipkungfu is available a the Ubuntu repositories. To install ubuntu,

# aptitude install ipkungfu

Ipkungfu should now be working.

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