With the increase popularity of the linux desktop and the steamdeck, will new viruses and malwares be developed for linux systems? should we better use an antivirus?

    • @[email protected]
      link
      fedilink
      12 years ago

      I use it because of the protection it provides.

      It works because every time I launch the browser it does so in a Disposable VM. When you close the browser, the VM is deleted. Launch a new browser, and it creates a fresh VM.

      • @[email protected]
        link
        fedilink
        12 years ago

        What about performance? I have an 8 gb ram machine, so I can’t imagine ever runnign Qubes. What sort of specs would you recommend for trying a system like that?

        • @[email protected]
          link
          fedilink
          22 years ago

          It depends how many VMs you want to run at once. RAM reqs in Qubes keep pace usually with Windows. You’ll want 16G minimum.