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I know Linux has almost no viruses problem. I f someone use crossover and install Outlook from office does your computer becomes open to viruses? or will it only attack ...
  1. 05-31-2007 #1
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    Question about Crossover office

    I know Linux has almost no viruses problem.
    I f someone use crossover and install Outlook from office does your computer becomes open to viruses? or will it only attack what the Office programs?

    Tempted to install Outlook but I would not like to loose what I gain with Linux/Debian etc

    Thanks
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  2. 06-01-2007 #2
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    Well, I would say try to use native Linux apps and only use programs with wine if you have no choice.

    That being said, the vast majority of stuff virus won't work, although some things could. Here is an article of someone actually testing it.
    NewsForge | Running Windows viruses with Wine
    Brilliant Mediocrity - Making Failure Look Good
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  3. 06-01-2007 #3
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    Sound pretty safe
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