Re: [PLUG] Re: Linux on the desktop

[Mike Leone <turgon@mike-leone.com>]

Alex Birch (kes@lifesabirch.org) had this to say on 03/02/04 at 17:14: 
> George Langford, Sc.D. wrote:
> 
> >Hello PLUG !
> >
> >Gyoza wrote in response to my warning:
> > 
> >
> >>>PLUG Digest viruses ... may keep potential Linux users 
> >>>away from a useful source of information about the 
> >>>utility of Linux.
> >>>     
> >>>
> >
> > 
> >
> >>Why does it matter since you have Norton AV for Window$?
> >>   
> >>
> >
> >Several reasons: NAV isn't perfect; or I could screw up.
> >
> Please don't click on any unexpected attachments from this list or any 
> other email. Even IF you recognize the email address. Just don't do 
> it... If your email client automatically open attachments (read: Older 
> Outlook Expresses) switch emailing clients immediately.
> 
> I think it would be a good idea to have a virus scanner for this list. 
> Unfortunately I don't know where a free mailing scanner can be found or 
> a patron willing to purchase one for this scanner. If you know of 

CLam-AV is free. F-Prot is free for non-commercial use. There's some German
one that's free. And AVG, too, I believe. All Linux versions. AVG is free
for Windows, too (see <http://www.grisoft.com>)

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