On Fri, 17 Dec 1999, you wrote:
> Glen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >Is there a virus protection software package for Linux?
> >Where can I get it if there is???
> >Thanks in advance
> >Glen
> >
> If you log in as a user, you don't really have to worry about
> a virus, because all you root files are not accessable under
> a user login. If you surf the net as root (which is insane) you
> might on the off chance come across something that might be dangerous.
> Linux is not windblow$. Linux is much more secure because
> you can see what you are installing and the file system is
> setup in such a way that you would have to come across a very
> malicious virus to do any damage. Not to mention you can kill
> any app that is running. Plus most virus programs are written for Windoze.
> Hmmm ...
> You could probably search for something and actually find
> some anti-viral software out there, but as yet, it's quite pointless.
> good Luck.
> SA
You can get a Macafee anti virus program running only 200$, or you can get a
freeware from tucows, wich does just as much, if not better then macafee.
John
