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| Can anybody recommend an anti-virus package suitable for Suse 9.2 and within the bounds of a newbie to install,set up and run.
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Although theoretically possible viruses aren't really an issue on Linux at the moment.
The worst I have heard was a phony email getting users to download a fake 'update' that compromised their system: the moral being get updates from official sources in the usual method.
There is anti virus software available but most people do not feel the need. The Linux system of permissions also make it hard for any virus attacks to succeed - they would need root (aka supervisor/administrator) permission to be able to run & do any serious harm; the moral here is only run as root when *absolutely* necessary for important admin.
No defragging, no anti virus. Ah joy. Do keep downloading those security patches though.
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Anti-virus can be important on Linux systems, but mainly for those that serve files to Windows desktops!
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| thanks for the advice friendly guy and davecs , will keep root usage to a minimum and avoid contact with Windows desktops. As friendly guy says no defragging , no anti virus Ah joy indeed.
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