Yes, the Linux version of Avast runs on Ubuntu.
No, they are not compatible well.
ubuntu, mandriva, and SUSE
Bandoo is not compatible with linux, and therefore Ubuntu, and is not likely to be for the near-future.
Ubuntu is binary-compatible with it, so you could technically install and run it. However, a system that old might have problems running Ubuntu well, especially if it doesn't have enough RAM.
There's no native build for it. But you can get it running on ubuntu using WINE which i don't recommend. But the default chat client that comes with Ubuntu is way more better(Empathy). It supports multiple protocols as well as audio+video streaming(webcam), filesharing etc.
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
There is no Linux version of Adobe Fireworks. However, you can run the Windows version on Linux if you have Wine installed.
This is just my opinion, but I like playing Crysis on my Ubuntu Computer. The graphics are absolutely amazing. But, you could pretty much play any game you want on Ubuntu as long as its also compatible with windows. All you have to do is install Wine and you can run them pretty well, but some of them don't work as nicely as others.
Ubuntu versions that are compatible with an Intel Core Duo 2.93GHz processor typically include lighter distributions, as the Core Duo is an older architecture. Ubuntu MATE and Xubuntu are good choices, as they offer a more lightweight desktop environment. Additionally, Lubuntu is another excellent option, designed specifically for lower-spec hardware. These versions provide a user-friendly experience while maintaining compatibility with older systems.
Xubuntu and Ubuntu are two different versions of Ubuntu. (Ubuntu has GNOME.)
avast
One can download Avast for free by going to the Avast official website