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Paul_De_Grauw_6150 : 11/05/08 05:51 PM : Incident created -   How can I be sure that the flash contains all recent security updates and recent updates of the programms ? Is their a service likely to this of windows automatic update ? And how is this flash stick updated in the future ? So that I can be sure that I always runs the latest securities and programms ? Thanks for the reply Paul De Grauw
rafailov_7563 : 12/05/08 07:33 PM : Reply received -   Dear costumer, Mandriva Linux includes tools to ensure that your software is updated. A easy way of updating the software within your Flash key is to use Mandriva's Control Center ('Menu' -> 'Tools' -> 'System Tools' -> 'Configure Your Computer'). Select the 'Software Management' tab and on the right side select the 'Update your system' icon. The program will add the proper repositories (if they have not been added previously) and update the list of available updates. You can then select each package individually and click 'Update', or select all packages and update the entire system. It is recommended that you perform this procedure at least once a week. Linux is known to be more stable and secure than Microsoft Windows. Because it is not as widely spread as Windows, viruses and other kind of "Malware" is made only for Windows systems. This said, even a not-updated Linux system is more secure than a fairly updated Windows system. There are some tips that, on e followed will grant even more security to your system: - Never run a program as privileged ('root') user. This is specially dangerous for programs that access the internet. The 'root' user should only be used for maintenance, such as installing, removing or updating a program. When you do need privileged access, you will be asked for the 'root' password. - Don't install packages (RPMs) or other kind of software from third-party. All software made available for Mandriva Linux is distributed using our repositories. You can add software to your system using the 'Mandriva Control Center'. - While browsing on the Internet, never visit suspicious web-sites that require that you install a program on your system. Most of the common browser add-ins (such as Adobe Flash) are already installed on your system. - Keep your system updated. Every security update made available for the programs in Mandriva Linux is immediately made available through our repositories. Following those simple directives you will have a 100% "bullet-proof' system. Regards, Felipe Rafailov Mandriva tech Support
Paul_De_Grauw_6150 : 13/05/08 03:51 PM : More info requested -   Thanks - the stick works fantastic !
rafailov_7563 : 13/05/08 06:35 PM : Incident closed -   We are glad you enjoy using our products. Thank you for choosing Mandriva!