Antivirus for ubuntu

[BALJEET OBEROI]

Does ubuntu need antivirus ?
It is basically virus free
if any antivirus is needed which is the best for ubuntu 9.10 ?

Thanks in advance

[pi4r0n]

NO :p unless you got FTP or similar server with files shared with other people.

Ta

pi4r0n

[Amix]

NO :p unless you got FTP or similar server with files shared with other people.

Ta

pi4r0n
That right but if you need one you can use,
ClamAV
AVG Antivirus
.....see here (http://linuxappfinder.com/security/anti-virus)
;)

[Usufruct]

I run antivirus.

In my Windows XP virtual machine ;)

[andrea000]

a virus is part of the windows world.You do need to
run antivirus on a VM with windows on it but linux is
safe.

[UbuntoJO]

I use BitDefender x64 for Unices....here's a screenshot on my blog:

http://linuxchronicles.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/bitdefender-antivirus-in-ubuntu-9-04-x64/

I'm using it with Xubuntu x64 Karmic right now. But no, it's not really needed...I use it for spyware scans mostly.

[BALJEET OBEROI]

Thanks for reply
so now i can use bitdefender for safety

[RedSingularity]

When i used to run winblows i would have Avast running as well.

[inspiteofmyself]

even though there are less viruses out there for *nix it is still suggested that you run an antivirus software. i would suggest bitdefender or better yet, Avast!...

you can get an Avast! key for free.

i do not suggest AVG for anything anymore...

[jacobs444]

I would suggest that you always know that your software sources are trusted by you, certified or whatever. If this is the case you don't need AV

[oldmankit]

i do not suggest AVG for anything anymore...

@inspiteofmyself

What's wrong with avg?