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Linux and Viruses Question.

Last post 08-13-2009, 6:26 AM by ronaldprettyman. 3 replies.


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04-14-2009, 2:15 PM 512380

Blkleprd
Joined on 03-25-2009
Embryo

Linux and Viruses Question.

hi, Atm I am running W7, Xp, and Ubuntu 8.10 as my operating systems. I know there are endless amounts of viruses, malware, pups, trojans, etc. for windows but, what I want to know is if Linuxes are exposed to as many unwanted programs as windows is. Tongue Tied

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