Q. I've done some research and I am still unsure as to whether linux or Ubuntu needs an anti virus. I was wondering if anyone could help? And if linux does what would be the fastest and best antivirus for the job?
A. This is just speculation, But personally i believe that most viruses come from people who work for Apple Computer. The reason i think that is because Windows was originally a Apple running system. Microsoft stole the idea from apple and built on it. Apple originally trashed the OS before Microsoft stole the idea. That's why there are so many viruses written that hit this running system only. I will prob switch to linux or Ubuntu eventually. I'm gonna wait and give windows 7 a try first. If it doesn't fix the already troubled Vista running system i know i will.
does linux distros such as ubuntu need to run antivirus and antispyware software?
Q. i just installed ubuntu and it works fine, but...............
what antivirus do i need? antispyware?
does linux need these kind of programs?
what antivirus do i need? antispyware?
does linux need these kind of programs?
A. That's a tricky question. Viruses and spyware only work on the operating systems they're designed to work on. Since the majority of computer users out there in the world are running Windows, virus and spyware writers are more interested in coding for that OS. Linux shares a much smaller portion of the PC user market, so it's a lower-profile target to begin with.
On top of that, Linux is based on the functionality of Unix, the oldest operating system still in use (40 years old or so). Unix has been around long enough to become rock-solid, and while it's not virus-proof or hack-proof, it may be the next best thing. But that also depends on how secure you've made your system. If you're running with unused services accepting remote communications or are surfing the Internet and visiting chat-rooms using your root account, you're wide-open to security threats.
The short of it is, Linux can do better without antivirus software than Windows can, provided your system is set up securely. But adding protection never hurts either.
On top of that, Linux is based on the functionality of Unix, the oldest operating system still in use (40 years old or so). Unix has been around long enough to become rock-solid, and while it's not virus-proof or hack-proof, it may be the next best thing. But that also depends on how secure you've made your system. If you're running with unused services accepting remote communications or are surfing the Internet and visiting chat-rooms using your root account, you're wide-open to security threats.
The short of it is, Linux can do better without antivirus software than Windows can, provided your system is set up securely. But adding protection never hurts either.
Does anyone know of a free antivirus download for Linux Fedora 3 workstation and a server?
Q. I need a free download of an antivirus for my Linux server and workstation. Please help.
A. almost every software download available at http://www.download.com....softwares for linux, mac and windows all available at this url....
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