Re: [PLUG] Linux vs. Windows Viruses

[Alex Birch <kes@lifesabirch.org>]

Paul wrote:

> If we don't use scanners, how do we know that there isn't already a 
> stealthly virus currently on our systems?  I guess there is FUD either 
> way!
Check your logs and use tripwire. I actually created a script for debian 
users called apt-irs which will do an md5sum of all the binaries and let 
you know if they've been modified. If they have, then it will go and 
reinstall the given application.

I know Lindows gives people anti-virus software because people want it. 
Just like when I had a dead bolt in the middle of Utah.

Cheers,
Alex

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