Richard Owlett: > I chose phrasing of subject line to emphasize some peculiarities of my > needs. > > End-user emphasizes: > - I am *NOT* an expert > - my system is never intended to be a "server" > > Laptop indicates: > - small standalone system intended to operate primarily *WITHOUT* any > networking > > When connected to internet it will be: > - primarily for browsing, email, Usenet > - occasionally used for downloading small files using HTTP *NOT* > (never?) FTP > > The "fly in ointment" will be: > The typical internet connection will be with a USB dial-up modem. > When I desire to browse complex website or download a large set of > files, > I will carry it to a local library and use a WiFi connection. > > A couple months of reading has left me confused as to a suitable firewall. > > Any help/direction appreciated.
This is a good question and I think that such use cases should best be supported by the Debian Installer. Cheers, Andreas -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-security-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/52a468ee.5070...@ping.de
