[pchelpers] Re: ubuntu/linux
- From: Jackie McBride <abletec@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 08:18:59 -0700
Billy:
It's always best to have an antivirus program, but, having said that,
Linux is not nearly as prone to Malware as Windows is, for 2 reasons:
a) Linux's security structure differs markedly from that of Windows,
making it harder for malware writers to penetrate; &
b) The market share of the OS hasn't made it profitable for the
criminal element to start writing this type of software. This 2nd
condition will likely change as more & more people abandon Windows for
more secure platforms.
Klamav (spelling--perhaps clamav) is a free antivirus program
available for most Linux distros & should serve your purpose well.
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