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To: decimon

I am running Firefox 4.0.1 in Xubuntu 10.04 Linux OS. Using XFCE GUI.

.exe files don’t execute.

I guess there are more secure systems, but this is simple and it works and is free of all Windows viruses/trojans.

There are threats to Linux machines, mostly root kits. But it is much less likely to pick up slimeware and viruses.

Have used Linux for over 10 years and never had a virus or slimeware.


3 posted on 05/14/2011 7:50:50 PM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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To: Texas Fossil

I have one of my computers running the same set up. Works really well. The one I use for just surfing only is running IE


4 posted on 05/14/2011 7:56:04 PM PDT by BJungNan (Spend yesterday's money good, today's money ok. Never spend tomorrow's money)
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To: Texas Fossil

Been running windows for 10 years and never had a virus.


5 posted on 05/14/2011 7:57:32 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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