WC>Initially logging on as root gives you ALL priviledges
WC>and access to the computer as well as anyone savy enough to surf
WC>on in and place rootkit onto your system.

WC>At that point anyone anywhere essentially owns your machine and could
WC>exploit it with any sort of illicit activity leading right to your
WC>doorstep.

 I thouhgt a GOOD firewall was in charge of preventing another form
 taking over your machien. And speakinjg of that IS thate such a thing
 as a Good Firewall for LINUX??
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 þ SLMR 2.1a þ This note from El Cajon California USA