is there any virus worries in linux ?

[trixman]

new to the world of linux, is there any virus problems in the linux world ?

:popcorn:

[lykwydchykyn]

Technically, yes. Realistically, no. Not a significant threat.

[bodhi.zazen]

new to the world of linux, is there any virus problems in the linux world ?

:popcorn:

There are no know linux viruses in the wild. There have been several "proof of concept" viruses and some windows viruses can run on wine.

Linux security is different from windows and I strongly encourage you to learn about Linux Security.

I suggest you start here : Ubuntu Security - Ubuntu Forums (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=510812)

If you wish more information on Linux viruses try starting with wikipedia or a google search.

Also I am moving this to recurring discussions as it is exactly that, a recurring discussion.

If you have a technical question feel free to start a new thread.