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Old 12-04-2006, 04:58 PM   #1
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antivirus program?


I already know Linux comes with a firewall, but does it also universally include antivirus protection?
 
Old 12-04-2006, 05:02 PM   #2
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The ClamAV package is what most folks that need AV scanning use. However, this is primarily to scan emails when using the Linux system as a mail/file server, to prevent downstream Windows users from getting a virus/trojan/worm. The number of Linux viruses is so small, and the method of infection so difficult (usually requires user cooperation), that there are no effective Linux viruses.
 
Old 12-04-2006, 05:02 PM   #3
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Not universally, no. It all depends on the distribution. Check out ClamAV.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/clamav/
 
  


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