On 3/31/06, Dan Thurman <dant@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Folks, > > Is anyone using ClamAV for FC5? Is there any need to use > this on FC5? Just wondered if it is worth installing this > application to ward of Viruses, Spy-ware, Mal-ware stuff... > The main reasons to use Clamav on a system are: 1) Future safety. It is not impossible to create a virus or a worm on Linux, but there isnt any money in it these days for desktops (php/sql worms have lots more money in them). At some point however it could happen and clamav would be a way to be protected. 2) You are using a mail server. You can use clamav to clean up some spyware being sent through your network and most of the viruses 3) You are using a squid server. [I have not done this and only saw someone say they could tie the two together.] 4) You are an SMB or P2P file sharer. This is part of being a good citizen. > Assuming this application is needed, I went ahead and > I have yum installed clamav and was getting prepared to > configure it and I noticed that missing is the /etc/clamav.conf > or /etc/clamd.conf depemding on the source the installation > instructions you have. > > I note that there is a /etc/clamd.d directory with two files: > amavisd.conf milter.conf but I don't think these replace the > above missing files? > > Please let me know if there is something I am doing wrong and > while you're at it. perhaps point me to the link where I can > install the ClamAV on FC5? > > Thanks! > Dan > > -- > fedora-test-list mailing list > fedora-test-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-test-list > -- Stephen J Smoogen. CSIRT/Linux System Administrator -- fedora-test-list mailing list fedora-test-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-test-list