thecombo101's Linux config

[thecombo101]

 

[jamescv7]

For Adblock Plus add a subscription filter called "Malware Protection" even majority of viruses were Windows any case you may stumble at least a backup protection is there.

Well for on demand scanners: Avast for Linux is fine and most of the signatures does included were Windows viruses detection.

Firewall set up for PCLinuxOS: http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php?topic=98997.0

 

[McLovin]

Not really sure about firewalls for Linux, because it's a well known OS that there will be heaps of threats that can be exploited, but I found this link.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

There is a firewall in PCLinuxOS, but you need to configure it.

 

[HeffeD]

There is a firewall in PCLinuxOS, but you need to configure it.

That's what the OP is asking.

I use Shorewall as a frontend for the firewall in PCLinuxOS.

 

[thecombo101]

Switced PCLinuxOS with CentOS 6.2. Funny how it's supposed to be for servers but it still works fine for desktop use.

Edit: Using Xubuntu now, enjoying a better battery life.
Edit2: After some days of distro hopping, I have finally settled for Crunchbang.