^^ that is a distant dream most win$ users and AV companies dream I know.and the logic also is verrry impressive that volume users of Linux increases then viruses will be there for Linux too is that what u supposed to say?
the logic seems verry bad.
the platforms are different dude.
the logic is like some one got a fatal disease say AIDS(Windows?) and he wants to prove that other person healthy too get the disease and drowned(linux/Unix?).
*security.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/02/13/1637251
Another reason is AV mafia out there wants to prove that Linux and UNIX are not virus immune.they are fearing a loss of market if Linux and other UNIXens gains popularity.esp pointing to kasperesky av company/
I dont want to say that Linux gives security Nirvana.even using UNIX/Linux u need to be sure dont login as root user.set up firewalls(atleast lokkit script) etc.
Most Windows users are in the habit of browsing net for those colorful softwares install it as next,next and things they got a goood system.just leave that habit and read the informative guide @
LINUX IS NOT WINDOWS
*linux.oneandoneis2.org/tux.png
!= *linux.oneandoneis2.org/windows.png
Problem #3: Culture shock
Subproblem #3a: There is a culture
Windows users are more or less in a customer-supplier relationship: They pay for software, for warranties, for support, and so on. They expect software to have a certain level of usability. They are therefore used to having rights with their software: They have paid for technical support and have every right to demand that they receive it. They are also used to dealing with entities rather than people: Their contracts are with a company, not with a person.
Linux users are in more of a community. They don't have to buy the software, they don't have to pay for technical support. They download software for free & use Instant Messaging and web-based forums to get help. They deal with people, not corporations.
A Windows user will not endear himself by bringing his habitual attitudes over to Linux, to put it mildly.
*linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm
Another guide for patriotic windows and bill gates is:
Security.
Forget expensive and restrictive anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-anything and anti-everything. Linux is very, very secure.
It is often difficult for Windows users to believe that there are
no spyware and almost no viruses under Linux — but it's true. Malicious programs have a hard time doing anything at all in a well-built system.
Regular, easy software updates will keep regular users entirely safe.
.......
Conclusion
Whether you are going to enjoy Linux depends mostly on what you expect from it.
- If you wish Linux to be just exactly like Windows, you will probably be disappointed. GNU/Linux is built by people who simply wish it to be different. In the free software community, members have different visions of what makes an ideal operating system. These differences lead to variety, which is what makes Linux so special and interesting.
- Your freedom matters. Thousands in communities and companies work to build software on which you may exert this freedom. Using GNU/Linux is the easiest way to do so fully.
- It's fun! Not having to worry about spyware, viruses, program registrations, demos that expire, or finding software that is really free as in freedom, makes using a computer suddenly very enjoyable.
We hope you'll switch soon.
There's a large community waiting, and no one in it asking you to "sign up, purchase and register".
*www.getgnulinux.org/switch_to_linux/from_windows_to_linux/
