Hello Alan, On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 07:46:07PM +0100, alan c wrote: > I note that the Banking code section 12.9 advises users to 'Keep your > PC secure'. > http://www.bankingcode.org.uk/pdfdocs/PERSONAL_CODE_2008.PDF > > This is something I fully support. > > However the Code goes on to give specific advice about how this should > be achieved: > 'Use up-to-date anti-virus and spyware software and a personal firewall'.
[...] > Please inform me of the recommended software for non Windows systems > for functions of anti virus and anti spyware functions? It doesn't make specific recommendations for Windows systems. Should the age come where Linux desktops are in the majority, they will also require anti-virus and spyware software. They are just trying to help as many people as possible without getting bogged down in technical details. It's a one line suggestion. Do you really expect a banking leaflet to go into the pros and cons of secure computing? Cheers, Andy -- http://bitfolk.com/ -- No-nonsense VPS hosting You dont have to be illiterate to use the Internet, but it help's. -- Mike Bristow
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