Steve, et all, Yes, that is true - however - the numbers are - extremely - small compared to Windows. And again, I am online 24/7, download all the time - and - 13+ years with no antivirus software - and - NO viruses, etc. So, Steve what have you got to say to this ? Duaine On 01/10/2013 01:04 PM, Steve Brooks wrote: > I haven't been following this thread so apologies if this has already been said: > > Linux _is_ affected by viruses. If you have heard that isn't true, you aren't getting good information. If you need > proof, Google "viruses targeting linux" and you can answer your own question. > > No operating system is immune. They all have vulnerabilities. Windows has far more numerous installations than any > other OS and the most tempting targets operate under Windows. So most exploits are targeted towards Windows. > > In addition, browsers, program scripts, virtually any program can provide an entry point for malware. > > Steve Brooks > > > On 1/10/2013 12:34 PM, pianotech-request at ptg.org wrote: >>> That's a copout. Back to my original question. Why isn't Linux effected by >> viruses? > -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ - Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding (314) 838-5587 / dahechler at att.net / www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com Home & Business user of Linux - 12 years
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