AntiVirus

[JustAGuy]

Ok, I am on a quest to switch over to Linux, and I am starting with RedHat 9. Anyone know if there are any antivirus programs out there for Linux? Or if you even need one? I remember seeing something about a Linux mail server antivirus, from the makers of AVG, but I won't have a mail server, at least not in the near future. Any ideas? And what about spyware? Thanks all!
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While it's not impossible to make a virus for Linux, Linux based trojans and virii rely on flaws in user security. So, if you're not running as root all the time, then you really don't have much to worry about. Internet Explorer and it's ActiveX integration are usually the culprits with Windows Internet viruses. As far as mail servers go, if you're not running one (I think it's actually enabled in default Red Hat installs, not sure though) then you have no worries.

Just tighten up your firewall, and you'll be fine.