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choba07
09-25-2007, 08:31 PM
I just installed Linux Ubuntu version on my computer. That is the only operating system that I have on this computer. My question is how the heck do I install firewall on it and is there any anti virus programs for it? Thank you very much.

Jamie Nixx
09-25-2007, 08:42 PM
Check this out
http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2006/12/27/antivirus-on-ubuntu-with-avast-ubuntu-6061-610/

Avast is a free antivirus, and its also one of the best out there.

choba07
09-26-2007, 06:33 PM
Thank you that helps. Also two other questions. First is I installed firestarter as my firewall. Does this run in the background all the time? Second question is what does this mean? What is the terminal and where is it located. Thank you very much.

to install or use the following command within the terminal:

sudo dpkg -i avast4workstation*.deb