[Dorset] Nexus 7 virus software, any problems?
Hi All First, can I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Today we were in PC World looking at the Nexus 7, as my son-in-law is thinking to get one; however the assistant stressed that it was very important to get a good anti-virus software installed (Norton) as so many tablets had been returned/damaged by virus attacks, and it is not covered by warranty. A very long discussion then took place about how vulnerable Android was to attack, because it was 'open source' and the Apps were not controlled, unlike Apple Apps. Well; I gave up trying to say that it was not possible to get a virus unless you accepted the request to run the programme. They were obviously 'White Washed' against open software. Now I know some of you have the Nexus 7 and would like to know if there are any problems with virus' and if a virus programme is required. Also how pleased/good is it; reviews have all been good. (£199 in PC World and £189 in Argos) I don't think virus' are a problem but would like confirmation please, to pass on to my son-in-law (he's a Mac and Apple Iphone/Ipad advocate). Also any grips against it. -- *Clive Wills* /Powered by Linux Open Source Software/// -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-01-08 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Nexus 7 virus software, any problems?
Hi Clive, I have a Nexus 7 and have absolutely filled it with (mostly free) downloads and except for accidentally unrooting it after initially rooting it - I have (as expected) NOT been hit by any Viruses. You should have asked the assistant if that meant that all the Android based mobile phones were returned/damaged by virus attacks too! I am very pleased with my Nexus 7 and blame myself entirely for accidentally unrooting it. Unfortunately, if I root it again I suspect I would have to reload all the apps I have downloaded. But to be honest rooting it didn't really give me any real benefits anyway. Its a well-made machine with which I make a fool of the rest of my family with their expensive ipads. SInce Android is basically linux/Java and you are conferring on a linux lug, you surely don't run antivirus software on your linux box do you? Regards Andy On Monday 31 December 2012 21:04:59 Clive A Wills wrote: Hi All First, can I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Today we were in PC World looking at the Nexus 7, as my son-in-law is thinking to get one; however the assistant stressed that it was very important to get a good anti-virus software installed (Norton) as so many tablets had been returned/damaged by virus attacks, and it is not covered by warranty. A very long discussion then took place about how vulnerable Android was to attack, because it was 'open source' and the Apps were not controlled, unlike Apple Apps. Well; I gave up trying to say that it was not possible to get a virus unless you accepted the request to run the programme. They were obviously 'White Washed' against open software. Now I know some of you have the Nexus 7 and would like to know if there are any problems with virus' and if a virus programme is required. Also how pleased/good is it; reviews have all been good. (£199 in PC World and £189 in Argos) I don't think virus' are a problem but would like confirmation please, to pass on to my son-in-law (he's a Mac and Apple Iphone/Ipad advocate). Also any grips against it. -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-01-08 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Nexus 7 virus software, any problems?
Hi Andy Thanks for the reply and confirmation and that you're pleased with it. I do have ClamAV which I run occasionally in case I pass something on to M$ users, but never have had a virus yet! (tempting fate?) *C A Wills* /Powered by Linux Open Source Software/ On 31/12/12 22:28, Andrew R Paterson wrote: Hi Clive, I have a Nexus 7 and have absolutely filled it with (mostly free) downloads and except for accidentally unrooting it after initially rooting it - I have (as expected) NOT been hit by any Viruses. You should have asked the assistant if that meant that all the Android based mobile phones were returned/damaged by virus attacks too! I am very pleased with my Nexus 7 and blame myself entirely for accidentally unrooting it. Unfortunately, if I root it again I suspect I would have to reload all the apps I have downloaded. But to be honest rooting it didn't really give me any real benefits anyway. Its a well-made machine with which I make a fool of the rest of my family with their expensive ipads. SInce Android is basically linux/Java and you are conferring on a linux lug, you surely don't run antivirus software on your linux box do you? Regards Andy On Monday 31 December 2012 21:04:59 Clive A Wills wrote: Hi All First, can I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Today we were in PC World looking at the Nexus 7, as my son-in-law is thinking to get one; however the assistant stressed that it was very important to get a good anti-virus software installed (Norton) as so many tablets had been returned/damaged by virus attacks, and it is not covered by warranty. A very long discussion then took place about how vulnerable Android was to attack, because it was 'open source' and the Apps were not controlled, unlike Apple Apps. Well; I gave up trying to say that it was not possible to get a virus unless you accepted the request to run the programme. They were obviously 'White Washed' against open software. Now I know some of you have the Nexus 7 and would like to know if there are any problems with virus' and if a virus programme is required. Also how pleased/good is it; reviews have all been good. (£199 in PC World and £189 in Argos) I don't think virus' are a problem but would like confirmation please, to pass on to my son-in-law (he's a Mac and Apple Iphone/Ipad advocate). Also any grips against it. -- Next meeting: Bournemouth, Tuesday, 2013-01-08 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ New thread on mailing list: mailto:dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
