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70 Start-Up<br />

the options Current Directory in root's Path and Current Directory in Path <strong>of</strong><br />

Regular Users are deactivated. Only advanced users should consider using these<br />

options because these settings may pose a significant security risk if used incorrectly.<br />

To have some control over the system even if it crashes, click Enable Magic SysRq<br />

Keys.<br />

Click Finish to complete your security configuration.<br />

2.9.4 Firewall<br />

SuSEfirewall2 can protect your machine against attacks from the Internet. Configure<br />

it with Security and Users → Firewall.<br />

TIP: Automatic Activation <strong>of</strong> the Firewall<br />

YaST automatically starts a firewall with suitable settings on every configured<br />

network interface. Start this module only if you want to reconfigure the firewall<br />

with custom settings or deactivate it.<br />

2.10 Miscellaneous<br />

The YaST Control Center has several modules that cannot easily be classified into the<br />

first six module groups. They can be used for things like viewing log files and installing<br />

drivers from a vendor CD.<br />

2.10.1 Support Query<br />

Miscellaneous → Support Query <strong>of</strong>fers the possibility to collect all system information<br />

needed by the support team to find your problem so you can get help to solve it as soon<br />

is possible. Regarding your query, select the problem category in the following window.<br />

When all information is gathered, attach it to your support request.

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