04-24-2017, 05:29 PM
Hey guys I am thinking of Installing Linux on my laptop and I'm wondering does it need Antivirus software like windows does? Look forward to hearing from you thanks.
04-24-2017, 05:29 PM
04-24-2017, 05:56 PM
Contrary to popular belief, No you don't need AV for Linux. That's the short answer.
The long answer would be, you only need AV if you run a file server whereby you are hosting files for download for Windows users.
Otherwise to use an AV on Linux is just a waste of resources.
The long answer would be, you only need AV if you run a file server whereby you are hosting files for download for Windows users.
Otherwise to use an AV on Linux is just a waste of resources.
04-24-2017, 06:00 PM
thanks for your help.
(04-24-2017, 05:56 PM)GuiltySpark Wrote: [ -> ]Contrary to popular belief, No you don't need AV for Linux. That's the short answer.
The long answer would be, you only need AV if you run a file server whereby you are hosting files for download for Windows users.
Otherwise to use an AV on Linux is just a waste of resources.