Phase 3: Updating and customizing USB-Disk BAM 1 As the computer restarts it is time to plug the network

cable back into the computer. Log on to the computer as in the previous step. At this time the user can click on the light bulb and follow its instructions.

Unfortunately, it does not seem to make it go away in the final phase so it may just be better to ignore it for now. It is now time to update the computer. Click on “Applications --> System --> Synaptic Package Manager.

Type the password used to log on in the dialog box that appears. The Synaptic Package Manager window appears. The first time it open it will display an explanation of how software works in the Xubuntu system. If this is an unfamiliar concept please read the dialog.  Otherwise just click on “OK”

To update the packages first click on “Reload.”  A new  dialog box will appear then disappear when the new application lists are loaded.  Next click on “Mark all 

Upgrades.”  A second dialog box will appear with a list of all the packages that need upgraded. By default, they are all selected.  Click on the “Mark” Button.   Finally back on the main screen click on the “Apply”  button. A summary dialog box appears confirming the changes requested.  Choose “Apply.”  The updates may  take some time to install depending on how many there are and the speed of the internet connection. Keep in mind that USB Solid State drive may take some time to update even as long as 30-45 minutes.

When the insallation is complete the dialog box to the left is displayed.  Click on “Close”

Finally depending on what type of patches were installed it may be necessary to reboot your machine. A reminder will appear in the upper right had side of the screen and if clicked will open the box to the left. Choose to “Restart Now”

Installation is complete and all packages are up to date. Linux updates often almost every day there are some package updates. It will be a mater of policy how often the computer is updated. From here the reader is free to customize the environment hower they choose depending on the needs of the business. The next several steps are not necessary but will help to make a more robust and secure environment.

2. Open a command prompt and type the following commands (each command is typed all on one line): Sudo apt-get –y gnome-utils flashplugin-nonfree- extrasound

Press enter

Sudo apt-get –y autoremove Pres enter

Sudo apt-get –y clean Press enter

These commands install the flash player plug-in and some nice tools to examine your disk. The disk tool can be found at “Applications --> Accessories --> Disk usage analyzer. The disk analyzer can help keep track of how large the installation is. The next two

commands clean up the package manager getting rid of extra files that may be taking up space.

3. Open the browser and navigate to the address:

http://www.mozilla.com. Once there place your mouse over the word "Add-ons" in the blue bar at the top of the page. A menu will appear below the word. Select the option "All Add-ons"

In the screen that appears type “noscript” into the  search for add-ons box and click the green arrow

The next page that appears should list noscipt at the top. Click on the button labeled "Add to Firefox"

Another dialog box will appear asking if the author can be trusted.  Click on “Install Now”

After installing noscript the computer will ask to restart Firefox. Do so. Noscript disables all scripts from running on all websites unless the user specifically permits them. This makes for a very secure surfing environment. Once this add-on is installed an "S" will appear in the lower right hand corner of the page. Clicking on the “S” gives   a list of all the scripts that are trying to run on any given web page. The user then has to choose which to allow. For detailed information visit http://noscript.net/.

If all the instructions have been followed to this point the installation will be just under 2 GiB. Further modifications can be mad if it is desired. Navigating to the banking web site to be used and allowing the appropriate scripts there would be useful. Keep in mind that the defaults in phase three create a disk that does not require a password to use. Therefore do not store passwords or any other information that may compromise security.

This is the end of Phase 3. The end result of this phase is a customized and up to date USB Disk. This disk can be plugged into most computers and used as though the software were installed directly on the machine. For all intents and purposes theis is a portable computer. It must be treated like any other computer in the organization. IT must be updated on a regular basis and users must be careful how it is utilized. It can be infected with malware like all the other machines on the network.

The concept of this document really calls for special treatment of this disk. Use this disk only to create new updated ROBAMS. Lock it away in a secure area at all other times.