Chapter 3. Software Configuration

CONFIGURING A NEWLY INSTALLED LINUX COMPUTER based on a standard distribution is a time-consuming task.Yet, if you’re going to use that computer on the Internet, it’s crucial that you configure it correctly. If you leave lots of default services running with weak or nonexistent security, it’s just a matter of time before some cracker gets into your box and defaces it—or worse, destroys it.

The author speaks from experience.