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Originally Posted by Hiroki
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So I will just leave it until it's final.
Thanks for the help im enjoying working with Ubuntu and rarely use windows7 now  |
Good call. There`s rarely any need for most users to be installing from outside the repositories, especially stuff that`s already in there.
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Originally Posted by suggsy
I have been at it two days and nights of research and 'trial & error', i am pleased to say i am now the proud and happy user of ubuntu linux 10.04, (or whatever it's called lol), and now download through usenet ssl and know how to launch windows progs in wine, woo hoo, that's me all happy and TIRED, thanks for all the help but one thing bothers me is that i keep reading you don't need antivirus with ubuntu linux, is this true as i feel insecure at not having one, i've been an avid user of Avira on my windows 7 for about 2 years, would it hurt to use that, or do i seriously not need a/v?
Thanks again  |
Read the
security sticky over on Ubuntu forums. It should give you a better understanding of things to help you decide whether you might want/need AV or not.
Personally i`ve never used it and indeed never needed it in the nigh on 4 years i`ve now used *buntu/Linux in one form or another.
Some other good practices you might like to consider.
1: Not messing about with any of the default settings with regard to networking and not opening all manner of ports to the outside world for the likes of vnc/ssh etc, not without learning how to secure them properly anyway.
2: Use strong passwords for all users.
3: Don't install software from untrusted sources.
4: Use the NoScript extension in Firefox.
5: Back up regularly
6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Don't be dumb. You only have to visit the security section of UF to see dumb people getting themselves hacked left, right & centre.
