Hb_Kai Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Is there a need for an AV on a Ubuntu machine? Or does it come with one preinstalled or with Synaptics or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Read this it will explain.http://ubuntulinuxhelp.com/does-ubuntu-lin...virus-software/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshomaru Samma Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I use my Linux machine to run suspected or contaminated files as well as visiting suspicious sites to make sure they are safe for Windows machines.I do however make sure that:Firewall is runningInstall software only from official or trusted repos The last bit is very important , if you do not look into the code of the programme (and who does) then you could in theory install a virus if the programme comes from an unknown place. Keeping the resources file to trusted and official repos only keeps you safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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