The Linux Mint Newsletter - Issue 61
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The Linux Mint Newsletter - Issue 61
The Linux Mint Newsletter - Issue 61 has been released
http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=288
Happy reading
http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=288
Happy reading
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Thanks Husse! Any word on how to tell if a computer has this virus?
I see a few machines oloacted in my region on that map included in the link. Wo ndering if mine was infected.
I see a few machines oloacted in my region on that map included in the link. Wo ndering if mine was infected.
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I have installed Avast antivirus and I do a systemwide scan now and then...
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Ok thanks - Does this slow your system down at all using it?
it is for windows though and not for linux. How does it work for linux? I do not use windows. and the article mentioned the linux virus, that is why I am asking.
Thanks again.
it is for windows though and not for linux. How does it work for linux? I do not use windows. and the article mentioned the linux virus, that is why I am asking.
Thanks again.
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Here is a link on Ubuntu forums on how to get and install Avast on your Mint
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php? ... ight=avast
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php? ... ight=avast
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thanks for the info but I do not get it.... I do not understand what i am doing.
oh well.
That's why my Macs will always be #1.
Linux Mint #2
oh well.
That's why my Macs will always be #1.
Linux Mint #2
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OK, as way of detailed explanation.GrayWizardLinux wrote:thanks for the info but I do not get it.... I do not understand what i am doing.
oh well.
That's why my Macs will always be #1.
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Step 1 Go to this webpage in your browser http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast ... ition.html
Step 2 Left click on the download link next to the DEB package. This will open a dialogue box for you to download the deb file for avast. Save to your hard drive.
Step 3 Go to the directory where the download file is located. You should see a file called "avast4workstation_1.0.8-2_i386.deb", double left click on this and a package installer will launch. Install the package.Close the package installer. The avast program is now installed on your system; the following steps will get you a menu item for avast.
Step 4 You now need to get into the directory where avast is located; this is done by the following code. So open a terminal window and type or cut and paste the following code.
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cd /usr/lib/avast4workstation/share/avast/desktop
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sudo ./install-desktop-entries.sh install
Step 5 Go to your mint menu and then Accessories and you will find a menu entry for "avast! Antivirus". Click on this to run the program, the rest you should be OK with.
Hope this helps.
Can't comment on Macs as I have never had enough money to be able to afford one !
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thanks so much for the detailed explanation. I will try this later today. I may have another question or two re: lib in the one command.
I had surgery ysterday and not felling too good. 2 in a week and another on Tuesday.
I DO appreciate your info so very much. Thank you!
I had surgery ysterday and not felling too good. 2 in a week and another on Tuesday.
I DO appreciate your info so very much. Thank you!
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I wish you a speedy recovery and good health for the future !GrayWizardLinux wrote:thanks so much for the detailed explanation. I will try this later today. I may have another question or two re: lib in the one command.
I had surgery ysterday and not felling too good. 2 in a week and another on Tuesday.
I DO appreciate your info so very much. Thank you!
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@ GrayWizardLinux
My friend I too wish you a good health
My friend I too wish you a good health
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Thanks so much Husse. You have proven to be a good friend here at Mint! I had a very rough day today!
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GrayWizardLinux,
I do truly wish you well, and hope you have a speedy recovery to good health my friend.
Fred
I do truly wish you well, and hope you have a speedy recovery to good health my friend.
Fred
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