Proxy problems at Uni

[dmizer]

Also i am new to linux and dont fully understand how i would use

sudo su

in the terminal to install a java applet that automatically (after java asks my permision to run it) pops up when you visit a website.

Well, in Linux networking is traditionally handled by root. Since it seems that netguard needs to manipulate network configuration settings, it needs root access when installed.

In my opinion, this is a dangerous situation for Linux users as it's a potential inroad for a rootkit because Java applets are rarely "water tight".

[johnny87au]

Was just browsing the net and came across this thread, same thing happens to me when trying to acess the UWS site, i login with my uws credentials then netdirect pops open, i click ok to the root password then net direct closes, How did u get it working using ubuntu? Thanks

[dmizer]

Was just browsing the net and came across this thread, same thing happens to me when trying to acess the UWS site, i login with my uws credentials then netdirect pops open, i click ok to the root password then net direct closes, How did u get it working using ubuntu? Thanks

Since this thread is more than 2 years old, the OP has probably moved on. Your best bet is to start a new thread of your own.