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Old 09-21-2004, 06:32 PM   #1
d4harvey
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Linux Anti Virus

Any recommendations for good Anti Virus software (that is open-source ...ie FREE) ?

I am running FC1 with the stock kernel..


Thanks for the feedback!

Cheers,

DH
 
Old 09-21-2004, 07:00 PM   #2
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http://www.f-prot.com

It's not opesource but the Linux version is free
for personal use.



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Old 09-21-2004, 07:12 PM   #3
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clam-av is another one i've read about...

what is the need for anti virus in a linux environment?

just dont run things as root and you should be fine...

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Old 09-21-2004, 07:12 PM   #4
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You prolly only need Antivirus if you are serving Win32 machines (mail, samba, etc) . I suggest going to http://www.google.com/linux and typing in antivirus many things come up.
 
Old 10-16-2004, 04:36 AM   #5
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Originally posted by mikedeatworld
clam-av is another one i've read about...

what is the need for anti virus in a linux environment?

just dont run things as root and you should be fine...
lmao

having just spent a few weeks wiping viruses(i?) of my webserver i can assure you there is every need!!

just do it!
 
  


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