Solved how safe is using a ubuntu pc on a windows network ??

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oduodu

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in terms of security how safe is it to use an ubuntu pc while conected to a windows pc network.

will the the ubuntu pc spread virusses to other pc's on the metwork ??

thanks
 

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Any computer that is attached to a network is not immune to viruses. But, as with everything else, it's relative.
While Ubuntu (and Linux in general) is a very secure system, and Ubuntu comes with no "open ports" (that means avenues by which worms can get into your system without your assistance), there is always a certain danger from malicious software.
There is Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software for Linux, install configure, and keep them updated as you would a Windows PC.

Also there are lots of differant flavors of free Linux, so if you do not like Ubuntu you can try another.
 

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thanks

i am not concerned about the linux pc.

i am concerned about the linux pc infecting the windows computers on the network.

i don t care about the linux pc because i can reinstall free of charge as many times as i like.

i am just worried that the linux ubuntu pc will attribute to other pc's on the network getting infected because the ubuntu pc is allowing virusses or malware to get to the network.

thanks
 

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    windows 8
oduodu said:
thanks

i am not concerned about the linux pc.

i am concerned about the linux pc infecting the windows computers on the network.

i don t care about the linux pc because i can reinstall free of charge as many times as i like.

i am just worried that the linux ubuntu pc will attribute to other pc's on the network getting infected because the ubuntu pc is allowing virusses or malware to get to the network.

thanks
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The Linux system will have no more of a possibility to infect your network (actually it would be less likely) than the Windows systems would.

Just install and maintain Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware on the Linux system as you would the Windows PC.
 

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  • OS
    Win 8 and Linux (MINT)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Win 8 & Toshiba Linux
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster
Just install and maintain Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware on the Linux system as you would the Windows PC.
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There is Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software for Linux, install configure, and keep them updated as you would a Windows PC
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The only problem with that is an AV for Linux are on demand only because they need to be run as a superuser(Sudo). The OP just needs to keep his windows AV updated. and if sharing files from Ubuntu to Windows he can scan with Clam AV, Bitdefender or whichever BEFORE sending to Windows, Otherwise it's no more safer or more unsafe than a Windows to Windows set up, or using an USB with music files from a friend.
 

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The only problem with that is an AV for Linux are on demand only because they need to be run as a superuser(Sudo). The OP just needs to keep his windows AV updated. and if sharing files from Ubuntu to Windows he can scan with Clam AV, Bitdefender or whichever BEFORE sending to Windows, Otherwise it's no more safer or more unsafe than a Windows to Windows set up, or using an USB with music files from a friend.
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Newer Anti-Virus software like Comodo Anti-Virus for Linux has a real time on access scan and scheduled scans
https://help.comodo.com/topic-167-1...5sk1=d425f18ba204389e8301a01028ad1b6db0a81881
 

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System One

  • OS
    Win 8 and Linux (MINT)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Win 8 & Toshiba Linux
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster
Newer Anti-Virus software like Comodo Anti-Virus for Linux has a real time on access scan and scheduled scans
https://help.comodo.com/topic-167-1-...ad1b6db0a81881
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Cool, I just learned something new. Then that is very useful. I know because I use Ubuntu for those sites I'm not too sure about(Like when someone warns about it being an attack site), or if I'm really in a "Tin Foil Hat" mood just a live DVD. But for a network that's a pretty good thing.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
    Memory
    32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    (1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
    E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
    D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
    G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
    Case
    hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
    Cooling
    Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
    Keyboard
    Trust GTX THURA
    Mouse
    Trust GTX 148
    Internet Speed
    25+/5+ (+usually faster)
    Browser
    Edge; Chrome; IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
    Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
    Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 and Linux (MINT)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Win 8 & Toshiba Linux
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster
I have never seen a virus in Linux and I run a lot of Linux web activity. And if there were a Linux virus, it would not work in Windows.
 

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