installing avast

[jpbot]

how do i install the free avast anti-virus on LL?
i looked on their website but cant seem to find a way there
much appreciated

[DeepThought]

Try here :

Code:

https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/131/

As you read it explains how to install.

[jpbot]

at 1st line of terminal it tells me permission denied ect and am i root ?

[firenice03]

at 1st line of terminal it tells me permission denied ect and am i root ?

Need elevated rights, type sudo then command, you'll be prompted for your password..
It'll look like

Code:

sudo command

[Artim]

Why?  We have ClamAV in the repositories if you think you need antivirus software on Linux (which you prob'ly don't).

[Linuxkumpel]

In the source.lists try to stay clean. If possible, use LL-repositories. In principle, you do not need anti-virus software with GNU / Linux.

[Searchernow]

I'm certainly not in a position to make any definite statement about it, but the Lite manual does say

"Viruses can occur on any computer system. The following tutorial is a collection of commands that allows you to scan your entire system for viruses.

Install the virus scanner:  [etc.] "

file:///usr/share/doc/litemanual/tutorials.html?q=virus&x=4&y=6&per_page=7&matchtype=0#antivirus

So maybe there is a need to be cautious....

[Artim]

The biggest benefit to Linux users having antivirus software is for the sake of their friends who use Windows.  Even though your own system may not be vulnerable to most malware, you can forward it to others via e-mail or other forms of sharing.  It can be a filter for your friends on Windows.