On Thu, 2003-10-09 at 11:43, Christian Campbell wrote: > > > I'm looking around for open source virus protection software, I saw > > > MailScanner-4.23-11 but it seams that it needs additional 3rd party > > > software to "eliminate" the viruses. Anybody know of others? > > > > Linux does not need virus protection, really. That's an MS specific > > problem. > > Aren't Li0n, Linux.Vit.4096, Linux.Diesel, OSF.8759, Slapper, Scalper, > Linux.Svat, BoxPoison, Ramen and even Klez all *nix based or cross-platform > viruses? Viruses are NOT a MS specific problem... > > Christian > To add fuel to Christians fire. When Melissa came out, everything on a samba share got hosed as well. Yes it's true that virii and worms are more rare on linux platform, and it's usually an exploit in an associated program (ie... openssl, apache...) Linux will be targeted more and more now that it's user base is expanding. Is Linux more secure, probably. It's depends if the user is a root whore. That doesn't take into account exploits in running services. We're using spamassassin, exim, clamav, and amavis to check incoming mail. It doesn't hurt that everyone here also runs the evolution mail client, which as a side note...rocks! -- Michael Gargiullo <mgargiullo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Warp Drive Networks -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
