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Do I need any antivirus for Ubuntu 11.04?

Asked by Soepay

Now I am using Ubuntu 11.04 dual-boot with Windows 7. Most of the time, I use external Hard-Drive. So that I would to know I need any antivirus installed on Ubuntu 11.04. If yes, please recommend which antivirus (free or opensouce) is suitable for Ubuntu 11.04.

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Best Ian Ace (iaculallad) said : 		#1

Simply NO! You don't need it.

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Soepay (amyomin) said : 		#2

Thanks Ian Ace, that solved my question.

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Tony Callaghan (tonycal147) said : 		#3

have a look at firestarter Soepay, I don't know about not needing it-depends on the user I suppose.

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Soepay (amyomin) said : 		#4

Thanks Tony

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David Hogan (g3puz) said : 		#5

This is very inconclusive. Ian says positively, NO! Tony is not so sure.