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Old 09-15-09   #1 (permalink)
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So, I have UBUNTU 8.10 installed. I have internet access. What do I use for an anti-virus?
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have u tried avast,mcafee beta?

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if you know how to avoid internet nasties, you don't need an antivirus

There aren't many viruses for linux so you should be safe but if you really want it you can get the avast linux version or clam antivirus (just googled those).
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if you know how to avoid internet nasties, you don't need an antivirus

there aren't many viruses for linux so you should be safe
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Not many people make viruses for Linux OS but its better to safe than sorry. Avast is very good
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I've run Ubuntu for awhile and haven't had any problems internet-based infectious diseases. Some programs that will be useful as protection have been mentioned.
Just be careful where you (no /b lol) and you should be fine.

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if you know how to avoid internet nasties, you don't need an antivirus
You don't have to avoid anything. You can surf wherever you want and feel secure on a Linux box. Of course, this doesn't mean you should fall for scams, etc..

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There aren't many viruses for linux so you should be safe but if you really want it you can get the avast linux version or clam antivirus (just googled those).
You don't need AV for Linux. It is a complete waste of time and resources. There are better things you can do if you are worried about security.. Also see my sig for the AppArmor tutorial.
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The only reason you may want AV on a linux install is if you want to scan files before they may come in contact with a windows box, by flash drive, cd, etc.

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it's linux... you don't have to worry about it or you could just write your own
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