The safety tag has no wiki summary.
3
votes
2answers
806 views
Are these terminal commands safe for installing Evolution 3.8.0?
I run 12.04 and want to update my Evolution to 3.8.0. I found a solution and would appreciate help knowing, whether it is correct and safe. Any better solutions are welcome. I have never compiled from ...
1
vote
2answers
21 views
syslog kernlog xorg.0.log - is it safe to post them
Is it safe to post syslog kernlog xorg.o.log from /var/log online to solve a problem with ubuntu system?
There is private content in there that other people should not see?
Thanks
1
vote
1answer
81 views
is there any “windows-family-safety” like feature available in ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I restrict my kids' computing time?
What is the best way to restrict access to adult content?
is there any "windows-family-safety" like feature available in ...
1
vote
2answers
171 views
What is “safe” on linux? [closed]
I'm not a power user; I don't get too much time to learn about command lines. I'm using Ubuntu to browse the web, play the Steam for Linux beta, and do some image editing.
I recently installed ...
-3
votes
0answers
144 views
Is apparmor actually working well enough? [closed]
I am wondering how unsafe Ubuntu linux actually is.
Having different file permissions for root / and other users might today not be enough and actually when asking many people might point out that all ...
-1
votes
1answer
138 views
How is ubuntu update secured against man in the middle attack? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What security policies exist in place for packages and scripts?
Originally I want(ed) to know how ubuntu update process is being secured against tampering ofpackages by ...
3
votes
2answers
2k views
How do I check if someone accessed my computer?
I need to check the list of files accessed in my computer (ex: yesterday on particular time). Is it possible?
Or
I need to check whether anybody accessed my computer (when I left it unlocked) or ...
2
votes
1answer
166 views
Security measures regarding specifically online shopping and banking
I've read the community wiki and some questions made here in Askubuntu about security measures on Ubuntu, but I would like to focus and narrow this topic to the security of online money transactions, ...
0
votes
1answer
124 views
Questions pertaining to backing up on Ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Best way to backup all settings, list of installed packages, tweaks, etc?
Firstly, I wonder if it wouldn't hurt to backup EVERYTHING, are there any downsides to backing ...
12
votes
2answers
613 views
How can I rename items in places I don't own, like / , and why shouldn't I?
I get a Permission denied message when trying to rename files and folders in places like /, /usr, and other people's home directories. I'm an administrator. How can I do this?
Also, I've heard that ...
2
votes
2answers
163 views
Is it safe to browse the Internet with a LiveCD?
In my case with a Kubuntu 12.04 Live USB, I wonder is it safe ? There have been a lot of updates (150+ or something) since it came out. Specifically with the USB, although I chose the "Discard on ...
0
votes
0answers
61 views
Is it safe yet to select every update in the update manager? [closed]
Every time in the past I've done this, it causes Ubuntu to be unable to reach the login screen. I assume it's because, I notice there are multiple display drivers for update, none of which I actually ...
0
votes
0answers
94 views
Ubuntu and Internet Protocal address theft [closed]
I was wondering if I should protect myself from IP address theft on Ubuntu?
Do you guys think that it is necessary to use some sort of application that conceals my IP address when visiting other ...
4
votes
3answers
581 views
Safety of installing Ubuntu alongside Windows
Is it really safe to choose the "Install Ubuntu alongside Windows" option from the Ubuntu installation program?
I never used that option, instead I used other tools such as partition magic or windows ...
2
votes
3answers
256 views
Ubuntu With Windows Safe?
Is it safe to run Windows and Ubuntu together on one PC?
Will it "mess with" my computer? I'm using Windows 7. Thanks!
3
votes
2answers
473 views
Safely remove folders that only Windows uses
I've been using an external hard drive in Windows, but now that I decided to switch to Ubuntu,
I wonder if I can safely remove the folders $RECYCLE.bin, RECYCLER, $AVG and found.000
