compare linux to window, one major difference is that linux is safer, and like we don't have to worry about virus, spyware like we do in windows. But I have a question, if one website or some files/softwares contains spyware, virus, then you open the websites/files/softwares, you will probably be affected, isn't it also apply to linux or any OS? then, isn't it means antivirus and antispyware is also necessary for linux?
Linux OS security?virus protection
Most viruses are executables, in windows they will have a .exe extension or something in that range. Windows executables CAN NOT run on Linux machine without a windows emulator. Even then they usually set up a Fake windows drive space that will not effect your OS.
Another thing is that usually the person that is operating a windows machine is usually the administrator or have administrative privileges (for installing and running applications) that have access to all parts of the system. In Linux usually the person that is operating the computer is a normal user without any Administrative (it is called root) privileges. So If you install something on Linux you can only wipe your user account and the system should still function.
Hope that helps
RJ
Linux OS security?agv
No, because most viruses and spyware programs are designed to run on Windows applications only.
That is Linux and Mac users don't have to worry about viruses and spyware. Even if we do download it, and open it up, it just won't run.
It would be like trying to run a windows program on a linux or mac machine.
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