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    Ubuntu 9.10

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Clutch, Feb 13, 2010.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I am about to install Ubuntu 9.10 and I am wondering if a anti virus is worth it?

    I gave the iso CD made and what I plan on doing is telling it to take 20GB (I am not going to partition it) and put it there.


    Edit: I think I will use Avast, I did not know it supported Ubuntu
     
    Clutch, Feb 13, 2010
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  2. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I use anti-spyware, lately Bitdefender, mostly to check for spyware in my browser cache....can't hurt...not many linux viruses right now, but that's likely to change as linux is getting more and more popular on the desktop.
     
    theZoid, Feb 14, 2010
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  3. 1ceBlu3

    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

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    I use avast, i really like it...for both windows and linux (just a precaution)
    There is also avira...nod32..clamav..avg..etc...good idea in case u dual boot too :)
     
    1ceBlu3, Feb 14, 2010
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