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What can you use to protect Linux?

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That would depend on what you want to protect Linux from. Ports are closed by default, so there is little need for a firewall. There are several anti-virus products available for Linux, but as there are very few Linux viruses, and no currently effective ones, they are only helpful in removing Windows viruses.

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