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  From: Anthony Rumble <smilie@emusys.com.au>
  To  : Robyn Manning <robynman@dove.net.au>
  Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:59:42 +1000 (EST)

Re: Viruses

On Sun, 28 Mar 1999, Robyn Manning wrote:

> Does Linux get viruses? If so can anyone suggest a good virus detection
> proggie.

No, there are no real linux viruses, just trojans and worms.

A few things why this is the case..

Generally a virus can't hide, you can always see it in the process table.
If you don't run it as root, it hasn't got much it can infect.

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Anthony Rumble
EMUSYS Unix Consulting www.emusys.com.au Phone: 0500 500 EMU
Direct 02-9798-7604 Mobile 0412-955-042  Fax 02 9798 2854

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