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dsos30
June 30th, 2011, 12:18 AM
Do I need to get a anti virus or firer wall for Kubuntu?

sffvba[e0rt
June 30th, 2011, 12:22 AM
Do I need to get a anti virus or firer wall for Kubuntu?

Anti-virus - No.

Firewall... in terminal type "sudo ufw enable" (then your firewall will be up)


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dFlyer
June 30th, 2011, 12:24 AM
Do I need to get a anti virus or firer wall for Kubuntu?

No, I've been using linux for over 15 years and have never had a virus.

dsos30
June 30th, 2011, 12:25 AM
Thanks a lot mate it's great to know help is out there dsos30......

haqking
June 30th, 2011, 12:30 AM
I would recommend viewing this thread:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1792713

it will answer many questions.

make sure you use the links provided in the posts which explain further Linux security and Viruses.
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