Re: Compromised? (Was Re: hard disk access on every keystroke in console mode!)
* michelle <auto_delete_all_incoming@dynodonalies.com> [2003-12-20 10:01]:
> Arnt Karlsen wrote:
> > ..get a knoppix type cd burned and reboot from that, and redo your
> > md5sum etc checks, if they manage to mess with a knoppix cd so
> > it okays bad files without you noticing, these guys are _very_ good.
> >
> > ..and, you wanna check your iso's md5sums against a verified
> > debian mirror or somesuch, if you sarge iso's has been faked,
> > your md5sums will look "ok" too.
> >
>
> What's a knoppix type cd, and where do I get it?
Knoppix is a debian distro on cd that runs from the cd without touching
your current system. It has excellent hardware detection capabilities
and is a good addition to have in your toolbox. for information about
knoppix in general:
http://www.knoppix.net
The download page for knoppix:
http://www.knoppix.net/get.php
Lou
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