__/ [ Ark ] on Sunday 07 May 2006 09:17 \__
> Hi,
>
> Is there any need to run antivirus software on Linux.. if so pls give
> links for good antivirus software for linux..
This would be utterly unnecessary unless you computer routes mail and traffic
to Windows boxes and you wish to intercetp viruses. Such viruses target
Windows and at this Linux node, you can assist protecting the network. It is
probablly irrelevant in 99% percent of the cases of home use.
> Is Linux needs to protect from spyware & needs antispyware software to
> install?
No. I suggest that you read:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/10/06/linux_vs_windows_viruses/
> thanks in advance
> ark
Hope it helps,
Roy
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