In comp.os.linux.advocacy, Hadron Quark
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on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:07:24 +0200
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> "Oliver Wong" <owong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> "Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:2000289.pEEtBLNBsa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> It's not just Opera.
>>>
>>> Commercial apps added to Ubuntu updates
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>> | With little fanfare Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux,
>>> | has introduced a new "commercial" repository to its list of update
>>> | options and a number of new commercial applications are being added to
>>> | this list. One of the first is Panda Software's DesktopSecure.
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://www.tectonic.co.za/view.php?id=1111&src=digg
>>
>> How does this work? Do you have to pay to gain access to these
>> applications?
>>
>> - Oliver
>>
>
> More to the point why would one want to if you listen to all hot air
> spouted here about how Linux is impregnable.
Li0n proves that Linux -- or at least a specific version of
a specific Linux distro -- was not impregnable. There's
also teardrop and a few others. It could happen again,
and probably will as code is mutated.
Li0n is also evidence that the "pregnability" of Linux
is far less than certain other offerings. But never
mind that; just get Windows Vista(tm). It'll Fix
Everything(tm).
>
> ,----
> | DesktopSecure is a security suite for Linux workstations, integrating anti-malware and firewall technologies.
> |
> | The version of DesktopSecure available to users of Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper
> | Drake) includes free services and updates for three months. After the
> | initial three months users can purchase an annual licence for
> | R399. Licences are also available for 24 and 36 months at a reduced
> | price. Buying an annual licence gives users access to all updates,
> | including new releases of DesktopSecure.
> `----
>
"This defends against both Windows and Linux threats, including
dialers and spyware." (A Linux dialer? An interesting concept,
especially in a non-root account.) Easy to use, automatic updates,
built-in GUI control system, some sort of open port lister,
standard-looking stuff really.
Might save some time.
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#191, ewill3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Windows Vista. Because it's time to refresh your hardware. Trust us.
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