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<title>Enable or block firewall access</title>
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<p>Continue to revisit this page until we can provide real instructions.
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As it is, we're stuck in "whatever distros do" territory.</p>
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<p>Your system should be equipped with a <em>firewall</em> that allows it to block programs from being accessed by other people on the internet or your network. This helps to keep your computer secure.</p>
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<p>Many applications can provide network services. For instance, you can share files or let someone view your desktop remotely. Depending on how your computer is set up, you may need to adjust the firewall to allow these services to work as intended.</p>
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<p>Many applications can use your network connection. For instance, you can share files or let someone view your desktop remotely when connected to a network. Depending on how your computer is set up, you may need to adjust the firewall to allow these services to work as intended.</p>
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<p>Each program that provides network services uses a specific <em>network port</em>. To enable other computers on the network to access a service, you may need to "open" its assigned port on the firewall:</p>