Sue, The Icon runs on Linux and I have not found that Linux requires an anti-virus or antispyware program. So no worries. It runs fine without it. Pratik -----Original Message----- From: icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:icon-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Ward Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 11:46 PM To: Icon-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [icon-discuss] Am thinking about purchasing the Icon. Hello there. This is Sue and I really like what has been said about the Icon along with the all of the podcasts and from what I have listened to, the unit sounds really easy to operate. What I was wondering is there going to be an anti spyware program or an anti virius program that you can install on the Icon so that you are protected when surffing the web? This is my first time on this list. Hope you have a good day. ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping