[04:42] <New2Ubuntu> Hello
[05:01] <Noskcaj> hello New2Ubuntu 
[05:02] <New2Ubuntu> Was starting to think its a bit quiet lol
[05:02] <New2Ubuntu> Any chance I could ask a few questions ?
[05:03] <Noskcaj> sure, if you need help #ubuntu will get you better answers though
[05:03] <New2Ubuntu> Im there as well lol
[05:03] <New2Ubuntu> Just thought I would check the aussie room out as well lol
[05:04] <New2Ubuntu> Just started using 12.4 would this be a good version to start on ?
[05:06] <Noskcaj> New2Ubuntu, yep, try and make sure it's the 12.04.2 version
[05:07] <New2Ubuntu> Thats the one
[05:07] <New2Ubuntu> Its quite a good layout
[05:07] <New2Ubuntu> Coming from windows user perspective
[05:08] <Noskcaj> good to hear
[05:09] <New2Ubuntu> I notice you can do a lot from the terminal
[05:09] <New2Ubuntu> Is there a user manual
[05:09] <New2Ubuntu> silly question *go's to google*
[05:11] <Noskcaj> New2Ubuntu, no real user manual, but most programs have a command list
[05:12] <New2Ubuntu> so like windows you need anti virus or firewall software or can this all be set via terminal ?
[05:13] <Noskcaj> New2Ubuntu, you don't need antivirus for linux, it's essentially virus proof
[05:14] <New2Ubuntu> Ok what about unwanted access
[05:14] <New2Ubuntu> Are there monitoring tools ?
[05:21] <debenham> yes, ranging from simple scripts, to firewalls (such as ufw) to full on monitoring systems
[05:22] <debenham> but by default most systems are only listening for ssh connections so the attack vector is much smaller than other OS's
[05:22] <debenham> (some OS's)
[05:23] <debenham> Easiest way if you are worried is to use a simple firewall such as https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UncomplicatedFirewall
[05:23] <debenham> note: have a look around on that wiki - lots of good info there
[05:24] <New2Ubuntu> Great thats for the info
[05:24] <New2Ubuntu> ty bbl need a restart