On Tue, 13 Jun 2000, rob smith wrote:
> I was reading about SSH...do I need that if I am just running a
> home computer connected to the internet by a cable modem?? I have
> a firewall and am trying to install portsentry. Is this enough or
> should I get SSH too??
SSH is only really needed if you intend to access your machine
remotely across insecure networks (the Internet is one :). It creates
a secure channel between you and your computer. It won't do anything
to stop people breaking into your computer really and truly.
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