[NCLUG] Linux Alternatives & Necessities for Home Use

[Rich Young]

Dan wrote:
> > I'm also wondering about anti-virus software.  Are there any
free/open 
> > virus protection apps you can recommend?
> 
> You're running linux, what more do you need? 

Well, I know I'm facing a much friendlier internet when I get off the
Windows bandwagon, but I'm sure *some* viruses/worms/etc. are written
for linux/unix environments.  Mozilla-core browsers have security flaws,
too....  

Surely the FOSS world has some sort of package available to protect
desktop linux machines from dimwitted end users surfing and reading
email?  Because you have to choose between "desktop linux revolution"
and "there are no dimwitted linux users" - you can't have a revolution
without dimwits ;^)

It looks like Clam AV (clamav.net) is one option; anyone have experience
with that or want to suggest alternatives?
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