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Re: Anti Virus Poll - gold_finger - 02-06-2016
(02-06-2016, 05:01 AM)LL-user link Wrote: The main question is whether running an AV software is (meanwhile) recommended for an average Linux Lite user. Not whether someone coming from Windows expects this software.
IF it's not necessary - I still don't use one - I would rather educate the people who worry than install software that continuously eats up system resources.
Therefore:
1. inform/ educate - if appropriate even on the getting started screen
2. offer an AV software via Lite Software
My 2c
Pretty much sums up my thoughts as well, except I voted "No" instead of "Add to Lite Software". (Not a strong "No". More or less a toss-up in my mind, but leaned to "No" because I think having it in Lite Software might encourage more people than necessary to install it.) Think maybe just having a tutorial on forum is best for the occasional exception who really needs/wants it.
Re: Anti Virus Poll - Valtam - 02-06-2016
Some great ideas and discussion here, I've added another option. You are all free to change your vote.
Re: Anti Virus Poll - paul1149 - 02-06-2016
I have clamtk and am thinking of uninstalling it. I see little benefit to the prog, and its interface is primitive. I don't think the average Windows user would benefit from having it on board. I think a better solution would be welcome, and probably needed as Linux becomes more popular.
Re: Anti Virus Poll - firenice03 - 02-07-2016
I think readily available.. For purpose of dual boots or in the far off chance something does infect, a preferred and tested AV scanner is quickly available.. I like a scanner for scanning the occasional downloaded files or when I have to clean someones infected disk after slaving into my box(thou I havent done yet with LL)
Re: Anti Virus Poll - gold_finger - 02-07-2016
(02-06-2016, 02:24 PM)Jerry link Wrote: Some great ideas and discussion here, I've added another option. You are all free to change your vote.Probably dumb question, but how does one change their vote? I would like to change mine from "No" to "Instructions via Documentation". Will system automatically delete my prior "No" vote if I now click on the other one?
Re: Anti Virus Poll - Valtam - 02-07-2016
(02-07-2016, 03:10 AM)gold_finger link Wrote: Will system automatically delete my prior "No" vote if I now click on the other one?
I'm not sure tbh.
Re: Anti Virus Poll - Valtam - 02-07-2016
I've built some packages using all the latest code since the repos seem to have a mix & match approach. If anyone would like to test:
32bit only at this stage.
https://www.linuxliteos.com/files/clamav-lite-builds.tar.gz
extract, then in the extracted directory:
Code:
sudo dpkg -i *.debthen:
Code:
sudo apt-get install -fThen start ClamTK from the Accessories Menu. Do 'Update Assistant' on ClamTK (double click to open any options in ClamTK) then do 'I would like to update signatures myself', click Apply then back, then do 'Update' 'Check for Updates, OK. It will take 5 -10 mins to get latest the definitions.
Re: Anti Virus Poll - Scott(0) - 02-07-2016
Hello to all
I think there's a small typo here:
Code:
sudo dpgk -i *.debit should be
Code:
sudo dpkg -i *.debRe: Anti Virus Poll - Scott(0) - 02-07-2016
Hi Jerry
Can the 32bit ClamTK deb packages be installed on a 64bit system? I attempted to install on LL 2.8/64 and it errored out.
Scott
Re: Anti Virus Poll - Valtam - 02-07-2016
32bit only at this stage.