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Old 12-16-2009, 11:48 PM   #1
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Linux Antivirus


Hi,

i am New in Linux my question Is Antivirus required for Linux? if yes which is good?
 
Old 12-17-2009, 12:05 AM   #2
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No its not required for Linux filesystems.

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Old 12-17-2009, 12:07 AM   #3
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No,
No Antivirus is required for Linux...........
 
Old 12-17-2009, 08:45 PM   #4
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What? I have never had a problem with virus on Linux, however I still us an anti-virus. I use clamAV.
 
Old 12-17-2009, 08:47 PM   #5
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anti virus is not required IF linux is setup properly (ie don't use the root account for general use etc.) However if you are on a network with windows machines and especially if you are using SAMBA shares for your network, I would install clamAV
 
  


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