Linux@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago

Do you need to have a firewall on a linux desktop?

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Do you need to have a firewall on a linux desktop?

Linux@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago

Hi. I wanted to know if it’s needed to install a firewall on a linux desktop/laptop. Why yes or why no?

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  Can you elaborate on that? I’m curious what you mean.
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      Thanks. So docker manipulates iptabels directly, thereby bypassing ufw rules. (Your previous comment was just really vague)

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