I've been trying to install Ubuntu Mate from a USB. I've used Rufus, but when I boot I get an error, Syslinux 6.03 boot error. When I use UUI and boot, I get path not found. What am I doing wrong?
If you're already using Linux then forget these tools that don't work, use simple 'dd'. Before, make sure which device is the flashdrive, with FDISK: # fdisk -l Let's say your thumbdrive is '/dev/sdb', then: dd if=/home/yourUser/path-to-image.iso of=/dev/sdb bs=512 Done.
Than IMO the best way to get the correct results is to record the image on a DVD, using InfraRecorder (which is licensed under GPL). Or keep trying with these USB tools
Depends. On the views of some "linux experts" it might be. Of course, if you're willing to not be protected against a variety of network attacks In my signature you'll find the basics to create a secure, yet usable, iptables ruleset. It isn't recommended to beginners, though, so you might install GUFW for now and start reading on iptables.
You could test it anyways Just backup your current rules first: # mkdir /etc/iptables # iptables-save > /etc/iptables/empty.rules Then test my rules, and if they don't work just restore the old working rules: # iptables-restore < /etc/iptables/empty.rules
Oh yes! ufw comes pre-installed with Ubuntu, right? I didn't even remembered that, it's been a long time since I last used that distro. The Pro on GUFW is that it uses a GUI, and that it's faster/easier to block INPUT and OUTPUT and then just enable what the user needs for output, like FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, etc. Thanks! But nah It's quite simple, and thus doesn't have everything one might need. It's a good start, though! For users who like more grained control over their firewalls.