[hblug] Re: Getting Broardband

[Tony Hughes]

Without a firewall on any system, then a bad guy can access any  
services on your machine(s) that are open to either attack, or simple  
sharing.
Linux is no exception to this.
Regards,
Tony Hughes

On 24/03/2008, at 1:53 PM, Christopher Love wrote:

> Even though i'm running ubuntu, linux?
>
> Just not sure?
>
> On 3/24/08, Tony Hughes <tony at tall.co.nz> wrote:
>> You should have a firewall anyway!!! Static IP makes no difference.
>>
>> On 24/03/2008, at 11:35 AM, Christopher Love wrote:
>>
>>> Signed up to xtra broadband last night.
>>>
>>> Just was wondering if I need to have a firewall running since I now
>>> have a static IP address?
>>>
>>> On 3/24/08, Rene Bartosh <kirjava at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> It looks like KOL are reselling orcon DSL which should be pretty
>>>> good.
>>>> Looks like its pretty good value for money too if you are happy to
>>>> bundle tolls.
>>>>
>>>> Rene
>>>>
>>>> On 23/03/2008, chris <debtfree411 at kol.co.nz> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The only problems I can see are changing well known email address
>>>>> for a
>>>> new
>>>>> ISP Co. and I believe all Broardband go's through Telecom anyway,
>>>>> speed is
>>>>> subject to location, lines, Telecom etc!
>>>>>
>>>>> KiwiOnline have a reasonable deal going for a 12month contract.
>>>>>
>>>>> "My 5c worth"
>>>>>
>>>>> Happy Easter everyone.
>>>>> Chris
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