Debunking the Linux Virus Myth

  2008-07-17 06:00:03
Linux and UNIX-like operating systems in general are regarded as being more secure for the common user, in contrast with operating systems that have"Windows" as part of their name. Why is that? When entering a dispute on the subject with a Windows user, the most common argument he tries to feed me is that Windows is more widespread, and therefore, more vulnerable. Apart from amusing myths like"Linux is only for servers" or"does it have a word processor?", the issue of Linux desktop security is still seriously misunderstood. 
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