New to ubuntu, antivirus question

[Miletus]

Im running both Windows and Ubuntu by selecting which OS I want to run from the boot menu, I have norton installed on windows xp, do I aso nee to install it on Ubuntu? My next question is being that im unfamiliar with Ubuntu whats the best way to secure my Ubuntu OS from intrusions, aka hackers/crackers? ty for any help =D

[esalnoj]

Antivirus isn't neccessary for linux, mostly because there are very few viruses in creation for linux.

As for intrusion detection, try this link: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=919472.

[aysiu]

Read these two links:
Ubuntu Forums Security Sticky (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=510812)
Does Ubuntu need antivirus? (http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/does-ubuntu-need-antivirus/)

[RedSingularity]

Antivirus isn't neccessary for linux, mostly because there are very few viruses in creation for linux.



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[Miletus]

Ty for the help, man you guys are just the most awsome group of people, so helpful, what a neat community! Im so happy to have found you guys, and Ubuntu. For the first time in about 10 years of being online, I feel like I have found something worth contributing to and donating to, I just cant say enough how awsome Ubuntu and you guys are! Windows has nothing on Ubuntu not even close!!!