So, it is like it used to be, Carlos? Really no need for antivirus software? Interesting that the windows machines are being protected from themselve. I assume some distros must be weaker than others? Or why would clamav or antivir (Avira GmbH) been created. I'm probably sticking my foot in my mouth or worse my head where the sun doesn't bother shining, but I'm really curious as to clamav and antivir. You don't have to answer this if you don't want, Carlos. I can check it out! Thanks!
So far, there is no pressing need to scan files specifically for Linux. This does not mean that viruses are not possible... they are very definitely possible, just unlikely if you are using a proply set-up and configured Linux workstation (ie not running as root). The antivirus utils for Linux--- such as clamav and antivir are primarily to protect Windows users from themselves and to stop mailservers from sending on virus infected emails. If you look at what clamav does, its primary job is to scan emails for Windows viruses so that they are "caught" and not forwarded on to recipients who might be using Windows. PandaAV... a quote from their website: "The aim of Panda Antivirus for Linux is to scan and disinfect Windows and DOS workstations connected to a Linux server, as well as the Linux server itself." So there is some definite merit and use to these anti virus programs... especially in a mixed OS networked environment... and also to clean up the rare Linux nasty that is floating about. C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org