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Staying secure on my Ubuntu installation, part 1

Since my last post, I've since reinstalled Ubuntu "Intrepid Ibex" on my laptop. Right now, my ardor has cooled off i.e. if a package does not have a GUI, I don't bother installing it. A lot of it has to do with my poor fingers and my current un-ergonomical setup. :) At least, that's what I'm telling myself. With my fresh install of Ubuntu, my old security fears arose, but I'm going to highlight a few things (more like neuroses) that have eased my security fears:...

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My Workarounds in Ubuntu and Getting Weaned Off Windows.

However, there are alternatives to the key programs I'm missing such as Microsoft Office Outlook which is being replaced by Evolution Mail. I'm getting used to Evolution's email interface and finding out that it's not so bad. I imported my contacts and while it wasn't smooth (i.e. mis-identifying imported items), it's doing the job of checking my email for me. :) So here goes (it's an evolving list):...

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