Solved Antivirus for Linux?

[Trenix25]

I don't think we should put all of our eggs in one basket. I think a comprehensive approach is a better choice. I think we should each use whatever defenses we believe are suitable and necessary to protect our individual Linux systems. If all you want is a firewall then use one. Personally I have greatly benefited from using aide, an IDS. Running ClamAV only takes about an hour a day for most of the days of the week. I scan other stuff on the weekends so that takes longer, but runs while I am sleeping.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell

 

[Diputs]

Consider it a compliment : if people write viruses, it's because they are interested in what a system has to offer. The more Linux will be used, the more such interest will exist. But it can be used to a good effect in the way that it should drive security to the highest level technically possible.

After all, Linux distros have all the neccessary components to do so.

It's not a crappy "smart"-phone OS.

 

[MikeWalsh]

I don't think we should put all of our eggs in one basket. I think a comprehensive approach is a better choice. I think we should each use whatever defenses we believe are suitable and necessary to protect our individual Linux systems.

@Trenix25 :-

Absolutely, Matt. Because what works for one individual isn't necessarily going to be the best solution for another.....especially given how no two Linux systems are EVER quite the same (I can absolutely guarantee that mine is UNIQUE). And we all have different objectives, when it boils down to it.

Ya gotta figure out what will work for you.


Mike.

 

[CaffeineAddict]

Ya gotta figure out what will work for you.

No man you don't understand, we need central authority to teach us the true way to go, and a policeman with a stick to enforce the teachings of central authority.
(joke lol)

 

[davinci74]

No man you don't understand, we need central authority to teach us the true way to go, and a policeman with a stick to enforce the teachings of central authority.
(joke lol)

This would be similar to communism I think....

 

[davinci74]

@Trenix25 :-

Absolutely, Matt. Because what works for one individual isn't necessarily going to be the best solution for another.....especially given how no two Linux systems are EVER quite the same (I can absolutely guarantee that mine is UNIQUE). And we all have different objectives, when it boils down to it.

Ya gotta figure out what will work for you.


Mike.

Makes sense MikeWalsh. I concur. I was just trying to get some suggestion to weigh out my options, you know what I mean. Not looking for someone to hold my hand..

 

[KGIII]

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Thanks!

 

[Trenix25]

No man you don't understand, we need central authority to teach us the true way to go, and a policeman with a stick to enforce the teachings of central authority.
(joke lol)

This is why we use Linux instead of Windows or Mac. We want to make our own decisions and control our own computers. Yes, I got the joke. Long live Linux and the right to control our own computers.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell

 

[CaffeineAddict]

This is why we use Linux instead of Windows or Mac. We want to make our own decisions and control our own computers. Yes, I got the joke. Long live Linux and the right to control our own computers.

I'm glad to see you got it!

Honestly I'm still so much used to Windows way of thinking, that is, centralized MS way of doing things and reading centralized docs that I find it difficult to adopt to Linux philosophy even after almost a year of using Linux.

There is no guide on how things should be, it is how you make it the best you can and I need time to start thinking that way, adopting as many rules and practices out there and assembling them into my own centralized database. (a private repo because I'm not supposed to tell others how to use their computers ofc.)