Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

  • IsoKiero@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    You most likely already have one installed, but not enabled. It doesn’t harm anything (maybe you need to allow traffic to ssh or other configuration, but after that you’re all set) and it’s a layer of protection, specially if you need to move between networks (public wifi etc).

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      1 year ago

      On Mint the firewall is enabled by default. Setting up firewall rules is pretty easy though, so it’s worth taking five minutes to read up on it.