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How should I configure Ubuntu firewall?

Just discovered Gufw, and I'd like to set it up. But I haven't found any documentation telling me what I should/should not allow. I'd like to be able to use it but the only documentation on the web ...
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Wifi hotspot service on Precise without disabling ufw firewall?

I've been using 12.04 LTS for a while, and for my own sanity and security, I've configured my ufw firewall to deny all incoming, and for outgoing just allow these ports: TCP 80, 443 for web-browsing ...
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Unable to connect through Java programs in Ubuntu

I am unable to connect to any host through Java programs, getting java.net.ConnectException: Connection refused. Does it have anything to do with Ubuntu firewall configurations or any other ...
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UFW 'default deny incoming' doesn't work

I have UFW enabled, 'default deny incoming' set and no any additional rules, but I still can access all ports from other PCs. I have to manually block each port. What can be wrong?
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Running wifi hotspot on 12.04 without stopping the ufw firewall?

I've been using 12.04 LTS for a while, and for my own sanity and security, I've configured my ufw firewall to deny all incoming, and for outgoing just allow these ports: TCP 80, 443 for web-browsing ...
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Allow hotspot service to run on Precise without compromising the firewall?

Well, I've been using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS for a while now, and for my own sanity and security, I've configured my ufw firewall to deny all incoming, and for outgoing just allow these ports: TCP 80, 443 ...
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How to make Firestarter resolve hostname each time? trying to deal with connecting w/dynamic ip

I'm trying to connect to ubuntu running firestarter with a cell phone. My ip changes so i dealt with that with no-ip and the first time i connect, everything is fine. But if my ip changes, and i ...
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How can I turn off ufw blocking nodes

I have set up ufw on a couple of servers and allowed every connection between those servers since the need to communicate with each other without any restriction. Now, ufw sometimes blocks connection ...
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issues in installation of mongo DB

I was installing mongo DB on my Ubuntu-12.04 system, but while i give the following command in my terminal apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv 7F0CEB10 It gives me the following ...
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Hourly events in the firewall-log, originating from Ubuntu12.04-box. How to find the reason? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I disable Online Videos in the Unity Dash? every hour, the logfile on our firewall (IPCop 1.4.20, 192.168.1.8) lists nine lines, apparently caused by my Computer ...
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isc-dhcp not starting

I am currently trying to build a dhcp and firewall server for my home. I followed the instructions posted on the Ubuntu Forums about setting up such a server. As far as I can tell, I don't have any ...
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Firestarter preventing Firefox accessing internet

I have recently had an issue with Firestarter preventing Firefox accessing the Internet. I have used Firestarter in the past with Hardy Heron and recently switched to Precise Pangolin. The policy ...
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cannot login to apache JAMES Remote Administration Tool

Is there some reason I get denied when trying: # telnet localhost 4555 JAMES Remote Administration Tool 2.2.0 Please enter your login and password Login id: root Password: root Welcome root. HELP ...
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Do I need to activate the firewall? I only use Ubuntu for a home desktop use?

I am a novice at Ubuntu (12.04). I have it on my netbook which I use mainly for surfing the net, learning python and remote desktop into my work computer. Do I need to enable a Firewall type ...
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APF Firewall makes SSH hang sometimes

I noticed that when apf-firewall is turned on, then my ssh sessions are somethings hanging or closing. It happens when: I leave the ssh console alone for some time - Then the connection closes I ...
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Firestarter exits after closing

I'm using Firestarter on Ubuntu 12.04. I configured Firestarter to run even after closing in the preferences menu. But still it exits after closing. It doesn't minimize to system tray.