ChrisIB Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Are they required or really just for mail servers? Any recommendations, both AVG and Avira have free versions but I think command line only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Clam AV is in the repository so easy to install. AFAIK you only 'need' AV for scanning and this only if you wish to 'protect' other (Windows) users. From my own observations it seems that very few Linux users use antivirus software. The only extra security I use is the Ubuntu built-in firewall. There is loads of info about it on the Ubuntu documentation pages. Also there is the Full Circle online magazine HERE which you might wish to subscribe to. * Just located February 2010 Linux Format magazine - I had recalled that there was a good article about this somewhere. On test was AVG Free, Avira, Avast, BitDefender, ClamAV, ClamTK and Sophos. Avast and BitDefender scored highest and yes, they do recommend Antivirus software. If you would like me to scan the article and forward it on then PM your email address and I will oblige. Edited August 30, 2010 by poppy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisIB Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks, will check out the Fullcirlce mag! With the increase in Linux's popularity I am beginning to think AV is now an occasional requirement. Will try Avast and BitDefender (gave up trying to install AVG after circular error messages!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 BitDefender scored 9/10 and as you commented on command line, this one has a GUI and from the graphics on the page looks quite straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly1980 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Have you tried a Norton? It works on our PC fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 AFAIK Norton does not manufacture an anti-virus product for Linux. In any event, Linux is open source so users are looking (if at all) for free anti-virus software. Also, since most Linux adherents see no reason to use anti-virus I can't imagine that it would be worthwhile for companies to develop this knowing that sales would be minuscule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyoHazuki Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Have to say it's not something that I've ever bothered with on Linux, but I do keep my ear to the ground with it just in case there comes a time you'll need it. I just get GUFW (firewall GUI) from the repositories and that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I just get GUFW (firewall GUI) from the repositories and that's me. Same here - that is all I use in Ubuntu or Mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFoot Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I use clamAV on my machines. Not been infected but not sure if that's down to sensible good practice or the AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Brigade Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I use clamAV on my machines. Not been infected but not sure if that's down to sensible good practice or the AV. The AV would have notified you if it had stopped or found anything - so its down to good practice on your part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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