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Mar 1st, 2006, 2:16 PM
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Installing Norton on Linux?
I am running Fedora Core 4, and would like to install Norton antivirus on it...so I downloaded a file:
ScanEngine-5.0.2.32-RedHat.zip I double clicked it and it opens up, and I dragged it to the desktop and now have: ScanEngine-5.0.2.32-RedHat.sh I am having some problems installing it, and havent used linux much and at that it has even been a long time since doing so. So how do I install the .sh file? JD |
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Mar 1st, 2006, 2:43 PM
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Have a look at these or you could just Google it.
http://librenix.com/?inode=5599 http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus http://wiki.arslinux.com/Antivirus_in_Linux I don't think you don't need it unless you are running some kind of server and yes you will probably want to run the .sh file. |
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Mar 1st, 2006, 3:11 PM
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There isn't that many viruses for linux out there.
In fact, if you find one, send it to me.  |
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Mar 1st, 2006, 3:20 PM
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The only reason for an antivirus on a Unix or Unix-like system is when it's serving mail to Windows users. All you need for security is not to use root when you don't have to and mabye a firewall (which Fedora comes with).
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Mar 1st, 2006, 3:26 PM
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I wouldn't run any anti-virus on linux, let alone norton. I hear AVG's linux version is pretty good, though
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Mar 1st, 2006, 3:43 PM
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I'd rather have a virus on my computer than have Norton. It takes too many resources so it somewhat defeats the purpose of having an antivirus. I remember this other antivirus I tried that wouldn't let me download anything (including web surfing), pisses me off when they take more control than you do. AVG is probably your best choice as Lich mentioned.
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Mar 1st, 2006, 4:03 PM
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AVG is the cat's ass. We use the professional version here at work, it finds way more viruses than norton or syantec products.
A .sh file is a script. to run it, open a command line, then type: sh filename.sh or if the file permissions are set to executable, simply do: ./filename.sh
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Mar 3rd, 2006, 12:55 PM
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Mar 3rd, 2006, 3:07 PM
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I still prefer Kaspersky on windows though, gotta have the best protection with a broken OS |
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