Avast in Ubuntu, how do I start it?

Edward78 · 31 Oct 2010 at 15:22

Avastgui is the file to click on to start it in the GUI right? It won't start... Ok I just typed it in CLI, walks off quietly...

deano · 1 Nov 2010 at 07:33

you dont need AV in Linux, forget it

SMN · 1 Nov 2010 at 11:46

deano said:
you dont need AV in Linux, forget it

+1. Unless your hosting a web/file server for lots of people.

masterluke · 1 Nov 2010 at 12:35

just make sure you update regularly to get all the latest parches and you will be safe enough if its just a regular workstation.

Edward78 · 1 Nov 2010 at 15:20

SMN said:
+1. Unless your hosting a web/file server for lots of people.

I have Windows on the system to, if it ever gets infected beyond repair from within Windows, I will scan from Ubuntu.

JonJ678 · 7 Nov 2010 at 00:51

Once compromised, forever compromised?

More usefully, take a look at clamav.