Dec 22 2020, 11:59 PM
QUOTE(Peter_APIIT @ Dec 17 2020, 10:09 AM)
Using Linux OS will avoid many viruses.
For those who wondering why Linux is very safe against viruses: Why Linux Is Resistant to Viruses
Linux is based on an older operating system called Unix. Unix was developed in the 1970s at Bell Labs. It quickly gained popularity and spread to the business world and academic institutions worldwide. Linux was an attempt to recreate Minix, a variation of Unix. As a result, it inherited many traits from Unix, including its user permissions.
On Unix systems, there's a clear distinction between user accounts and administrators. Users can't install programs system-wide, and they don't have access to important system folders. Suppose you downloaded and ran a virus or any malware on Linux. In that case, it would mess up your user account and the folders that your user account can access. It couldn't spread and infect the entire system unless you gave it administrative privileges. It's harder for a virus to damage a Linux computer.
Why Linux Doesn't (Usually) Need Anti-Virus
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