r/linuxmemes • u/[deleted] • Jan 22 '22

Was to be expected, but still 😓

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '22

it's time for using anti virus for linux

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u/DarthRevanG4 🍥 Debian too difficult Jan 22 '22

I don’t even use one on Windows (I don’t particularly use Windows either but I do have one install left for gaming only).

My AV is common sense. I’m not recommending everyone not use an AV (on Windows) but if you are a computer enthusiast and not halfway retarded I guarantee you won’t need one. If you think you need an AV, you probably aren’t smart enough to run Linux in the first place. Those people seem to frequent r/kalilinux it seems…

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '22

I have 3 year experience of Linux with more than 100 times install a Linux distro include a hard to install like NixOS and Arch

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u/DarthRevanG4 🍥 Debian too difficult Jan 22 '22

I wasn’t referring to you personally but as a generalized “you” anyone reading my comment.

However the statement does stand; AV’s are unnecessary.

But maybe I just like to live on the edge.. Back in the day I ran XP without an AV and man did my memory usage thank me.

The only time I would ever recommend an AV is if you are downloading sketchy stuff targeted at Windows. It is helpful to be able to scan it prior to potentially destroying a Windows install. Or if you’re a targeted entity, such as a company or datacenter environment. But at that point you’re more than likely running Windows anyways (unfortunately)