[Tommaso]

Many new linux users including myself, quickly become interested in protecting their computer against potential viruses. Since i have seen many different 'Do i need an antivirus??' posts, and i wrote one myself a while back, i feel that it would be a nice topic to have in sticky. It would be nice if the sticky could address the two sides of the issue (Don't need an anti virus, its linux, and Still want one to be extra sure). What do you all think?

[fingal]

I agree, but I don't think most people on here see viruses as a threat. I read a magazine article recently which I think overturned that. In theory a virus could be written, but it wouldn't propagate very well ... No Outlook Express on Linux.

[AndrewB]

in saying that when i use the google earch bit at the top of my window, yes in safari, and search like two clauses
eg
phpBB stats_mod
it says this

We're sorry...

... but we can't process your request right now. A computer virus or spyware application is sending us automated requests, and it appears that your computer or network has been infected.

We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware remover to make sure that your computer is free of viruses and other spurious software.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google.

[AndrewB]

yet if i search google normaly with the same thing it works