Ubuntu Noob - Do I Need Anti Virus & Firewall ?

[Bint Box]

Hi,

Please accept my apologies for such a noobos type question but do I need any anti virus or firewall software for Ubuntu with Firefox and if so what are the recommended applications?


Rgds
Binty

 

[Bint Box]

what version are you running? I personally have clamav installed for my anti virus as i dual boot with xp and i've installed gufw for my firewall.

Install no script, ad block, flash block as addons for firefox and have a look at privoxy for removing further ads and general junk

I just downloaded ubuntu 10.10 and burnt it to a CD then installed to a hard drive from the CD. I am using Thunderbird for the Internet but not set up any mail accounts yet. I intend to use ubuntu on a laptop hard drive that I can easily switch in and out of the machine. That way, I can use another hard drive with Windows 7 and another with XP if I wish.


Rgds
Binty