Should I let Ubuntu remember all my passwords?

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When I was on Windows, I remember seeing many programs which could pull passwords and things out of the computer if you let your computer remember them. Although this is useful when you forget a password, it can also be used with malicious intent. My question is, were I to let Ubuntu remember all my passwords, is it possible to retrieve them and how likely is this since many viruses are written for windows and not linux?

[northern lights]

since many viruses are written for windows and not linux?

If you trust the people in your household and/or they're too unfamiliar with Linux or PCs in general save 'em. Viruses indeed are of no concern. However, if people with a basic understanding of Linux have physical access to your system and are a concern to you, you might not want to.

[jean noel]

When I was on Windows, I remember seeing many programs which could pull passwords and things out of the computer if you let your computer remember them. Although this is useful when you forget a password, it can also be used with malicious intent. My question is, were I to let Ubuntu remember all my passwords, is it possible to retrieve them and how likely is this since many viruses are written for windows and not linux?

I guess this is more about firefox than ubuntu. I personally let firefox remember my passwords. I then open preferences in firefox and set a master password. Each time i come to a sire that requires my password, I just need to type my master password to let firefox automatically insert the required password.

[Vishal Agarwal]

Also in firefox U can see all the stored website/login/passwords in security tab, which is not possible in other explorer. u should set the master password and enjoy securely.