On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 6:59 AM, <vikhrakula at asianetindia.com> wrote: > > It could be a FUD.. not really :) like the author says, a virus by definition is not a windows program. Due to various reasons Linux virii are limited in variety and number, that's all :) maybe there are even POSIX compliant virii that can hit any UNIX :D
> If we shut off all ports and run as an normal user for day to day > activities and use no-script in firefox..and all with no flash/pdf or > java plugins..and SElinux on ..its nearly impossible to get in.. or out! ;) maybe we should stop using the net altogether ;) > But security is a process not a product..But virus in linux is a big > FUD..as of now..may be lazy guys who run as root for browsing/net > access..they are asking for it..!! Absolutely. Some users are used to there being no "root" in other operating systems. Other users can't bear the inconvenience of running sudo/su to run stuff whenever they need to run root :) Anirudh -- Orbis Non Sufficit
