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Old 07-17-2020, 09:55 AM   #1
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Linux Mint Debian4


I'm running Linux mint Debian on my desktop and I see so many blogs on you need an antivirus and I was understanding you do not need one
 
Old 07-17-2020, 10:32 AM   #2
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I don't think you need one. Not unless you are sharing files with Windows users or have a mixed network with Windows machines on it.

There is a Linux antivirus program called ClamAV that some people use in such cases.
 
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Old 07-17-2020, 12:21 PM   #3
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No I use strictly use 1 partition on my drive only there's a windows laptop rerely used but no sharing
Thanks for the response
I used to use Ubuntu since 07 but I don't really like 20.04 so I'm trying mint debian out I even encrypted the home folder when I installed it I just want a desktop OS not a cloud not a fan
 
  


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