No need for AV tools on Linux, eh?

[Mark Eggers]

On Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:26:14 +0100, mattias wrote:

> Are we talking about antivirus software? If so
> No need for it on linux

I disagree. It's not so much about keeping Linux safe (although there 
have been and continue to be exploits), but it is about keeping people 
who consume information from you safe.

If you receive an infected document and then pass it on to an 
unsuspecting Windows user, you could become an agent for infection. 
Perhaps the Windows user treats data coming from you (a Linux user) with 
a little more relaxed attitude, since the Windows user "knows" no 
infections can come from a Linux user.

In general, using safe data practices is the responsible thing to do. 
Scan information you get from other sources, and scan your information 
before releasing it to the wild.

Every little bit helps reduce the problem.

. . . . just my two cents.

/mde/