On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM, LeeGroups <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > Hi > > > > I've just installed KlamAV on my KUbuntu Laptop, just to have a > > look at > > it. It's virus definition database is huge - ie, windows targeted > > viruses. > > > > It it worthwhile having KlamAV/ClamAV, or any anti-virus on an > Ubuntu > > (or any *nix) desktop? > > > > later > > Michael > > > > > > > > K/Clam AV is very useful for scanning for viruses on windows networks, > > like in emails when they come through the server... Otherwise I > > wouldnt say there was a threat to your machine if you dont have an AV, > > but it is nice for scannign windows based network shared and if you > > were to share the C:\ of a windows machine you could scan it from the > > network using a samba mount... > > > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you're sharing a C:\ drive, you've got to be stark starting mad... > That's soooo bad XP even warns you NOT to do it... I totally agree... But when you can control the way people can access it, its not too bad, eg, having a password on it. I do this in a local network with only my machines, and I don't recommend you do it otherwise (like in a public environment / office). -- Kris Douglas Softdel Limited Hosting Services Web: www.softdel.net Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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