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How can I download an antivirus on Linux?
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Linux has its own way of installing programs. Most of the time, there is a program that automatically downloads what you want from a certified repository. It takes care of file dependencies and saves your sanity. Fedora uses yum and Debian I think uses apt. Flash is not installed by default but it is widely available for different Linux distributions. By the way, you have to have root permission to be able to install a program in Linux. Then with a Live CD, there would be no place to keep the new program.
Linux does have its limitations but it would be unfair to judge that having only used a Live CD. You must install the whole distro to appreciate what the system can do. The whole distro has most of everything you need, OS, office apps, graphics, entertainment, servers, and even games. It’s unlike Microsoft’s way where you have to buy and install everything by your own.
As for an Anti-Virus, it may be possible to have Linux viruses but the trouble of breaking through file permissions alone would discourage most of would be hackers. I’ve read sometime ago that Avast and Kaspersky have Linux versions that you may want to track down. Another option would be to use online virus checkers. Some are free but may need additional software installation too.
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A good way to clean up a problem windows install is to use Bart PE. You will have to create the cd on a usable windows xp install, then you can boot it in your computer and clean thing up and copy files to another hard drive or usb flash drive.
Here are some links that I hope help.
http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
http://www.howtohaven.com/system/live-windows-rescue-cd.shtml
http://www.ehow.com/how_5325757_use-bart-pe.html
http://windowsitpro.com/Windows/Articles/ArticleID/93304/pg/2/2.html
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