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No. There have been no wild Linux viruses in several years. There's no avenue for them to get onto a Linux system; most distros use secure repositories where only software compiled from source is available. No Linux email client launches attachments automatically, so you can't "accidentally" run a bad program, and programs run under a non-root account don't have the ability to modify other programs on the system.
Antiviruses are useful on Linux in some situations and are available. If you regularly download files and share them with Windows users, an antivirus can help you to protect them. They do not do you any good personally, though.
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Can you use norton with Linux?
Yes - and No... There is no home edition of Norton for Linux that I know of. However, there is an enterprise edition of Antivirus for Linux.
What is the best anti-virus for Linux?
I personally use Avast but really it is not needed in Linux as you can't get infected with the M$ viruses ----- Panda Software has a free edition of it's Antivirus which runs on Linux.
What antivirus software is available for Linux?
Avast!AVGClamAVLinuxShield
How can you provide security to your system?
Depends on what system you use. For windows you need to install an antivirus software and firewall. You can always just get a GNU/Linux system like Linux Mint, which is secure out of the box. In any case, you should avoid running software(programs) from untrusted sources.
What is best antivirus software for Xubuntu?
Linux does not need antiviruses. It doesn't as much as windows, but it is possible for you get a virus on this system. Avast has a version for Ubuntu and its branches of distros. http://www.avast.com/linux-home-edition
What are the different versions available for Panda antivirus?
Global Protection 2009 Internet Security 2009 Antivirus Pro 2009 Panda Security for Linux Online antivirus That was easy!
How do you format a drive with Linux?
To format a partition that is not in use get a program called Gparted. If you need to format the whole drive you need to boot from a Linux CD.
What are 2 antivirus software packages are available for Linux?
Linux is pretty good at Virus protection by itself. But you can get ClamAv, or any of the big name Anti-Virus programs for it.
Where can one find more information about Linux antivirus programs?
Many companies offer antivirus programs for Linux. They can be found on various website searches. One such site called makeuseof lists the 4 best free Linux Anti-Virus Programs. These programs are McAfee, AVG, Bitdefender and Online Virus Scan and their individual websites will provide more information.
Does Nokia Asha 311 need antivirus?
Smart-phones technically do not need antivirus. You can install it if you need it.
Do you need antivirus for Xbox live?
No, your Xbox cannot get a virus. So, no need for antivirus.
Where can one gain more information about how to use the Linux terminal?
At the command prompt, type 'man [command]' (removing the brackets and substituting the command for which you need information).
