hello2007 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 basic question. If i made ubuntu my main os will i still be able to run msn messenger, malware bytes, avast, realplayer stuff like that from there? avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 Only if they can be ran through something in particular like Wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireryone Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 basic question. If i made ubuntu my main os will i still be able to run msn messenger, malware bytes, avast, realplayer stuff like that from there? Note i haven't used these alternatives but a quick Google found: msn : http://kmess.org/ realplayer : http://www.real.com/linux avg: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-fo...ux-edition.html Other alternatives: http://alternativeto.net/desktop Though there are not many reasons to install an av on linux. fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 Though there are not many reasons to install an av on linux. Getting infected documents made on Windows systems comes to mind, etc. There's also Clam Antivirus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 wow this is pretty cool guys. but how do I actually install ubuntu. I already tried and it had only about 500-800mb of storage room to work with? how can i change that i was looking and my vista c drive is holding all the storage room thats free and ubuntu only has around 800mb which is nothing avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 Perhaps you could have a look here at this which explains about how to dual boot with vista and ubuntu http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_wi...alled_first.htm Read everything first. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mps69_1999 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Perhaps you could have a look here at this which explains about how to dual boot with vista and ubuntu http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_wi...alled_first.htm Read everything first. I'd also backup anything important too just in case, I tried to dual boot with Ubuntu, and lost everything through my own stupidity, harsh lesson learned. My Webpage Googletalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 is it even possible to get a virus through ubuntu avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 is it even possible to get a virus through ubuntu Malware authors will try to infect anything so I think it's possible otherwise antivirus vendors wouldn't be making Linux based antivirus software, and don't forget about MP3's and other media files with exploits in the Metadata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted July 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2009 Here is a good topic on linux security if your interested: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=510812 You don't need linux antiviruses unless your concerned about passing viruses on over to windows machines. Windows viruses do not work on linux and there are not any real viruses in the wild for linux. The biggest problem your likely to face with linux is getting all your hardware working. (graphics cards, wifi, ect) its gotten better and I can get ubuntu installed on most of my computers but some of them take a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 so i take it that if i was browsing the net if i used opera which is a linux program on vista i would be more save than firefox? or no? avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Perhaps you could have a look here at this which explains about how to dual boot with vista and ubuntu http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_wi...alled_first.htm Read everything first. thanks, but i need to get into windows vista to do that but i cant get into vista to resize the partition avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted July 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 18, 2009 so i take it that if i was browsing the net if i used opera which is a linux program on vista i would be more save than firefox? or no? Opera is on windows and linux so its not really a "linux program". The safety of linux comes from the OS itself, its less popular so no one is really bothering to write malware for it and on top of that it requires a password to alter system files(similar to why mac osx is considered pretty safe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello2007 Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 u know i think having opera instead of explorer or firefox is saver after what you said because why does everyone say don't go on explorer because too much people go on it so its unsafe so with that wouldnt opera be safer than firefox for surfing the web or am i wrong avast, avira, malwarebytes, ad-aware, superantispyware, windows defender--------paragon, macrium reflect, ubuntu, terabyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted July 18, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 18, 2009 Opera and FF are safe browsers. However it is all about safe usage of the internet. IE with the right setup can be safe too. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted July 19, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2009 Opera and FF are safe browsers. However it is all about safe usage of the internet. IE with the right setup can be safe too. I agree 100%. If your going to use IE though use IE7 because 8 isn't so hot(on xp anyway). You may also want to consider that sometimes stuff is used the least because its not as good as the alternatives... Sorry opera users. I prefer firefox because of its extensions and interface, the difference between the two is just personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted July 19, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2009 I guess browser choice is one of those subjects rridgely that will always generate ''discussions'' I use Opera as default as you know, but also have IE8 running here on xp as smooth as silk and very fast. It's really odd how some can use IE8 without issues and others cannot. That's computers for you. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 19, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2009 I use Opera as default as you know, but also have IE8 running here on xp as smooth as silk and very fast. It's really odd how some can use IE8 without issues and others cannot. I wish I could use IE8 just for the fact of it being updated, however the severe slowdown it causes on my system just isn't worth trouble even if not having it makes the system more vulnerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted July 19, 2009 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2009 IE8 was really slow on both computers I put it on so I dumped it. I've never liked operas browser but now I don't like the company either. They will be blamed for the screwed up version of Windows 7 that Europe will be getting. Its supposedly not going to have IE in it. I cant wait for the outrage... HOW DO I GET TO GOOGLE? AHHH WHERE IS THE INTERNET. I hope MS decides to preinstall Firefox just to spite them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I wish I could use IE8 just for the fact of it being updated, however the severe slowdown it causes on my system just isn't worth trouble even if not having it makes the system more vulnerable. I wish I could upgrade to IE8 too. I don't understand this. This severe slowdown issue has been around for months now, and Microsoft hasn't come out with a fix yet? Let me get this straight...Microsoft's browser SEVERELY slows down THEIR OWN operating system, but browsers from other developers work great on the same OS? How crappy is that? This makes me think that Microsoft truly deserves their reputation for poorly engineered software. Dell Latitude D600 Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I hardly ever use IE, but IE8 works fine and even loads faster than FF on my 1999 beast of burden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoffeep Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Here is a good topic on linux security if your interested:http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=510812 You don't need linux antiviruses unless your concerned about passing viruses on over to windows machines. Windows viruses do not work on linux and there are not any real viruses in the wild for linux. The biggest problem your likely to face with linux is getting all your hardware working. (graphics cards, wifi, ect) its gotten better and I can get ubuntu installed on most of my computers but some of them take a lot of work. Actually, the biggest problem with linux these days is people copy-pasting commands. :< Fantasy is the celebration of what we no longer are: individuals certain of our meaningfulness in a meaningful world. The wish-fulfillment that distinguishes fantasy from other genres is not to be the all-conquering hero, but to live in a meaningful world. The fact that such worlds are enchanted worlds, worlds steeped in magic, simply demonstrates the severity of our contemporary crisis.Scott R. Bakker, Why Fantasy and Why Now? RPG Codex - Putting the 'Role' back in RPG. The Age of Decadence - A game everyone should look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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