anti virus

[krishnakittu]

is there any best anti virus in ubuntu

[WRDN]

You don't need anti-virus in Ubuntu/ Linux because of the security model that is enforced. Viruses won't affect Ubuntu, because, to affect a system, it must have root privileges. If you share files with users of the Windows OS, then you may want to scan files before sending them, to ensure they are not affected- you can scan files using Clam- AV, which is available in the repositories.

[bumanie]

Agree with WRDN - just like to add that all the virus scanners, including the open-source clamav, look for viruses that affect windows.

[lazyart]

is there any best anti virus in ubuntu

Linux IS the best anti virus.

[tuxxy]

I agree you wont need one unless regularly sharing with windows users or drives, if you do feel the need theres plenty available like Avast, ClamAV etc

[sayakb]

Thread belongs to Recurring Discussions.

[Joeb454]

That's where it is ;)

[pmlxuser]

if you don't agree with all the abve and you still need an Anti-virus you can use AVG they have a linux version of their antivirus. you can give it a short ;)

[billgoldberg]

If you aren't running a mail server or something you don't need a Anti-Virus scanner.

If you share files with windows users, tell them to install an Anti-Virus scanner, you don't need to protect them or ruin your user experience because of them.

[mike1234]

What's a Virus? :)

M.

Running only Ubuntu 8.04

[aysiu]

If an effective and new virus for Linux ever appeared, having anti-virus installed wouldn't protect you from it.

[cardinals_fan]

There is no such thing as a good anti-virus on any OS.