What version of Freespire to you have? Last I heard of was 2.0.8, released in 2008. If what I have heard is true, that Xandros has discontinued it, you would not be receiving version or security upgrades.
If yours is that version, I would simply change distributions to one that is being actively developed and supported.
As far as "running your favorite programs" is concerned--I presume those are most likely Windows programs. Many can be run by one version or another of a program called WINE including its commercial variants such as Cedega or Cross-Over Office, for example.
However, for many Windows programs there are Linux programs that have similar functionality (in more cases than you might think the Linux programs are even better).
Thus, much depends upon what you are trying to run.
Firewall capability is still a very good idea in Linux; fortunately, firewall settings are simply configuration issues of the Linux base code since excellent firewall functionality is built in. There are several graphical programs designed to help you set up the firewall functions without having to diddle with directly editing the iptables themselves. One graphical program for setting up firewall rules is called Guarddog, although there are others. There is also a massive script called Bastille that walks you through a firewall setup, teaching you as you go.
The principal thing you might want an anti-virus program for is if you download programs for friends with Windows machines. The most popular anti-virus is the free CLAM-AV. However, most of us don't bother with an anti-virus program in Linux.
So--your first move is to discover whether Freespire is even being supported these days and especially if not to find another distro that is.
David
--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, "wally" <wally_471@...> wrote:
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> Now that I have it on my computer how do I put my favoriets programs on it? As a newbie to linux is there any other things I should know? Like what kind of anti virus or fire wall?
> Thanks, I am sure I'll be back with more Questions.
> Wally
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