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Old 07-11-2001, 02:21 PM   #1
p_murugappan
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virus protection


How do I run a full virus scan for my linux machine. I use red hat 7.1. Whats the software and how do I do it.
any help would be apprecaited.
should i download any special software or it is bundled with red hat.

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Old 07-11-2001, 09:40 PM   #2
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Virues in Linux are rare. Click Here to view a list of anti virus software I found.

Personally I feel that if you work as a normal (i.e. non root) user
you won't have a major threat of any virus damaging your system.
 
  


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