I am a computer science(very early) major and am trying out linux b/c I think it will be fun.
I have come across a problem that if I leave my computer alone and let it fall asleep, I get locked out and the password does not appear to be the same as my root password. I have to restart to get back on. I disabled password at logon.
I also have an issue with setting up security on my router(Belkin N1). I realized taking security off enabled it to work with linux as well as my roomates Mac. I do need to setup security on it though, so the apt complex next to me doesnt steal internet from me.
Does anyone know of a tutorial that can help me set up security for my router? One that will consider I know very little about router security and linux?
With passwords? Is there a way I can disable all the password promts? I have quite a few people I will let use my computer.
thanks for any help, I will pass on what anything I learn,
-Jason
Hopefully you are not logging on as root,as this is a BIG no-no. Doing so will expose your p.c./laptop to all & sundry who want a free for all.As for wireless, have you looked at the stickies in the wireless section ? Also, posting your wireless problems there will get better results as the wireless personnel tend to frequent that area
Router:
By security you mean Wireless encryption?
Why should you have trouble with that in Nix?
Passwords:
Auto-login is possible as you seem to have established. But you will always need admin password for admin/su tasks
that’s just a must
Running as root would do what you want - **but I would never advise it **- and hesitate even to mention it. Yet of course so many windows users already do run just like that.