I decided to install an anti-virus for Linux since I use my flash drives on Windows systems as well. I am trying to be responsible and not spread any viruses. I chose Avast as I used it in Windows. To make the isntallation easy I chose the Debian package:
$ sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation_1.0.8-2_i386.deb
To start the program:
$ avastgui
or
ALT+F2 > avastgui
For the firewall and rootkit programs:
$ sudo aptitude update
$ sudo aptitude install chkrootkit rkhunter firestarter
Linux makes things too easy. I have no idea why so many people still stay away from it. I know what it is: fear of the command line.
A new OS experience
2008-04-10
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