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Which is true? Most Linux distros don't open any ports by default on a fresh install. if you don't want some port to be reachable, don't install the software th
by iforgotpassword 4y ago
Which is true? Most Linux distros don't open any ports by default on a fresh install. if you don't want some port to be reachable, don't install the software that opens it?
Obviously in a more involved (enterprise) setup a firewall will make sense for several reasons, but on a small server you rent for yourself to run an httpd and let's say an ircd plus ssh, what exactly do you think a firewall does for you?
- fomine3 4y agoIt's easy to disable firewalld and groupinstall anything. Stupid things can be done.
- justsomehnguy 4y ago> don't install the software that opens it? > but on a small server you rent for yourself Bwahaha! But what if I WANT to install software that opens it? Like MongoDB for example? What could be wrong if I just install some MongoDB to run $softwarename, right? Nothing wrong could happen, yes? Read my comment at [0], I don't want to repeat it here. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33411185 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33411185