On Sun, 2003-12-28 at 22:18, Elton Woo wrote: > WA9ALS - John wrote: > > >Another naive question from a Linux newbie - Are you guys all running > >antivirus software on your Fedora box? I've had some pretty knowledgeable > >Linux guys tell me it's unnecessary - Could that be correct? I understand > > > Though linux is more secure than most Windows systems, I would STRONGLY > ADVISE, that you do not take the attitude that "it can't happen". IMNSHO, > besides a firewall, using at least one antivirus application is highly > advisable, > even if you *never* connect to Windows clients. > > No computer (for that matter, *nothing* made by man) is 100% foo-proof, > or invincible to attack. I would prefer to err on the side of caution, > rather than > blithely assume that you will never get attacked. Unless you're one of > those > people who believe in getting fire insurance *after* a major fire! > > cheers, > > Elton Woo ;-) > > - > http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/stats/team/team_4504.html > "You only live once: let's make life BETTER for each other." > LINUX User #193975 [AMD ATHLON CPU] ICQ #149608718. > > > > > > > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list Now, where would a Linux newbie acquire such anti-virus software for Linux? Inquiring minds want to know. Do you actually run anti-virus software for Linux? If so, what does this software actually do? -- Bruce W. Bigby http://home.rochester.rr.com/bigbyofrocny Don't be fooled by sale pitches. The only money that you save is money that you keep. Anything less is a deception.
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