On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:23 AM, balaji sivanath <[email protected]> wrote:
> how to check correct bandwidth usage and how to stop automatic
> updates,no application should connect internet without my permission,
> what to do for that?

Steps to stop automatic updates
1. Go to System->Administration->Synaptic
2. Open Settings->Repositories
3. Go to updates tab
4. Deselect "check for updates" under Automatic updates.

You could try Gkrellm for bandwidth monitoring. If you're fine with
CLI, see 
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/bandwidth-monitoring-tools-for-ubuntu-users.html
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With Regards,
Mehul Ved
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