Posted on 02/07/2023 9:50:22 AM PST by ShadowAce
Plugin directory
The directory in which plugins can be stored is determined by Lynis. By default it tries a few paths (/usr/local/lynis/plugins /usr/local/share/lynis/plugins /usr/share/lynis/plugins and /etc/lynis/plugins). If these directories are not found, then the local work directory is being used. To use a different directory, use the —plugin-dir parameter, followed by the directory name.
Thank you for looking that up. Gives me a starting point to check. I went through a couple of,folders last night to no avail, but likely missed the local directory. I’m just not up on Linux znd where they store stuff unless it’s in the home directory in a folder with the name on it. I wish I had gotten into computers earlier in life, now when I learn somehting new, if I don’t write it down, i forget it and have to start al. Over again the next time an issue comes up. .
When in doubt use the search at the top of the directory. It works, It will pull you up more files related to an app than you want. lol
Know what bob? I have been in there with you and your Linux experience from the beginning. And I have to say you have done absolutely fantastic figuring it out on your own. You have taught me some stuff I didn’t know with what you share on here. So don’t cut yourself short, when it comes to Linux you are way ahead of most in understanding. :)
thanks- i didnt know what to look for in the search as far as whaty file it might ber stored in=- .log probably woudl have got me there though- gonna try it now-
after all the trouble yesterday with it- i uninstalled it from the software manager in linux- then installed from command line in terminal instead using sudo apt-get install lynis, then ran from command line- and it worked- I shoudla just installed from terminal at first- lol
Lol, someone here once told me not to discount the power of the command line and to learn how to use it. They were right. I am finding that some of these app packages are not boxed up correctly so they don’t install correctly. But that is not the fault of Linux, it is the fault of the app developer and or download source.
And the CLI is not that hard to use for these things. The commands are actually extremely simple. And when a source supplies the install instructions it is a simple matter of copying and pasting a line for download and a line for install and hit enter. Done...
And honestly, using the CLI always grabs you the very latest newest version of that app. The packages are usually older versions and need to be updated after they are installed anyhow.
yeah i don’t like the software manager for gettign apps- as many are old- i gotta learn how to update them w/ command line if they are old- I should have a paper with common command line instructions taped to my tower side-
Let me share a tip though that has helped me. After you uninstall an app, also go to the terminal and run $ sudo apt purge appname. Or just use the CLI and that same command to uninstall it instead.
It will make sure and remove all traces of the app and configurations before you reinstall that app again. Using the other methods doesn’t always do a complete clean sweep uninstall. Because if there are any configurations left in there it could mess with the new reinstall and prevent it from working when it would have otherwise worked fine if those had not still been there.
I use the default “Notes” app that comes with Mint Cinnamon. If you don’t have it they have it in the software manager repository. I pin it to my panel so it is always right there on the bottom handy. :)
But you have to make sure it is the old Notes version, the newer one that comes with Mint 20.2 and up sucks big time. They took a good thing and ruined it. Can’t even minimize it and drop it out of the way like the old one.
thanks- good tip- wish i had done that before removing it in the software app-
$ sudo apt update appname
:)
thnaks- written down- will try tonight-
had to run sudo apt-get to get it to work- but it said i have the latest version, but in the report lynis generates, it has a warning that i should get ‘the latest lynis update’ lol- oh well- only had 3 warnings- and like 41 suggestions (in yellow)- the one warning was the ‘outdated’ lynis, another about single user issue, and another that didn’t look too important- something about dual servers or something not being set up-
What i like though abo0tu the program is that it has links to all the suggested fixes it comes up with- a number were not valid, but many were- and it explains how to fix the issue-
Cool! I might try it on one of my installs! Thank you!
Incorrect. It depends on which VPN provider chosen. Most filter malicious content now including ad blockers, malware, etc.
Incorrect. It depends on which VPN provider chosen. Most filter malicious content now including ad blockers, malware, etc.
Case in point:
Some premium VPNs like NordVPN do offer additional features that can prevent you from downloading malware. The Threat Protection feature, for example, helps you identify malware-ridden files, stops you from landing on malicious websites, and blocks trackers and intrusive ads on the spot.
I have both Nord and PIA. Neither comes with extras that are nothing to do with the core service I paid for.
Simply put, no VPN comes with antivirus, unless you want to pay extra for it, period.
Windows 11 works just fine on my many desktops and laptops. If you want to blow your excess cash on Apple. Such as $2500 on a 16” laptop. Then be my guest.
My most recent purchase/ 6 months ago/ was a 17.3” i5 FHD and IPS laptop for $325. I just put in a 500GB NVMe drive. I will sell. FReepmail me.
That's incorrect. Your refusal to pay for the extra's to get some of that protection is your own choice. Fact is, additional protection is available, you simply don't wish to pay for it.
If you don't wish to correct your error, that's fine. No skin off my nose. You're just doing a disservice to those who may want to investigate those options for themselves.
Technically, you are claiming that the other products offered by a VPN company is the same as the VPN.
A VPN--by itself--does no more than mask the IP through a private jump.
It's the other products offered by the company that assist the customer is being more safe.
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