Re: Anti-virus for Linux - is it time? Will it ever be?

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Author: Mike Bydalek
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: Anti-virus for Linux - is it time? Will it ever be?
jordi laforge wrote:
> I'm my 8 years of using Linux I've not once had a box infected with
> any kind of Malware. I've only read that there are some 40 viruses for
> linux, and most of those are "proof of concept". My place of
> employment is considering buying virus scanning software from a
> popular anti-virus software company. I'm wondering what the Plug list
> thinks? Is it time to start thinking about this? Is anyone running
> anti-virus software on their boxens?
> Thanks.


It's funny you mention it. Last week I came across an article on this
very subject and pretty much agree with everything the person is saying:
AV on Linux is more for Windows than Linux - and this is the only reason
why I run av on my *nix boxes.

http://www.techthrob.com/tech/linuxav.php

-Mike
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