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| 648660 | 2008-03-11 22:20:00 | Hey Guy's Can anyone tell me which of these packages would be the easiest to install on Ubuntu, for a relative Linux beginner? (RPM package) (DEB package) (TAR GZ package) :thanks |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 648661 | 2008-03-11 23:05:00 | I thought you didn't need antivirus software on Linux? :D | CYaBro (73) | ||
| 648662 | 2008-03-12 00:53:00 | www.avast.com I would choose .deb. ;) If you have gdebi not deinstalled you start the installation routine with an double click, like in windows os (exe files). |
Crow1985 (6683) | ||
| 648663 | 2008-03-12 00:58:00 | I thought you didn't need antivirus software on Linux? :DYou don't. It scans for Windows viruses. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 648664 | 2008-03-12 06:46:00 | I believe individual .deb packages in Ubuntu have to be installed via the command line using the package manager. I will assume you have saved the .deb file into your home directory. When you open up a terminal window it should start from the home directory, but to make sure type pwd and make sure it returns /home/your_name. Next enter in: sudo dpkg -i file.deb Make sure you enter the actual file name where it says "file" above. Tip: if you start to type the first few letters of the file name and then hit [tab], it will auto-complete the file name for you. Let us know if you have any problems. :) |
Jen (38) | ||
| 648665 | 2008-03-12 07:05:00 | After running Jen's command, run 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -f install' - that will fix any required dependencies that your new program requires. | Erayd (23) | ||
| 648666 | 2008-03-12 07:16:00 | Thanks Jen and Bletch will hopefully give it a go tomorrow night when I've got a bit more time. Will let you know how it goes. :thanks CYaBro It won't really be to protect the Linux install. I will be using it to scan drives with Windows installations and general data files. |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 648667 | 2008-03-15 06:33:00 | After all my troubles (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz) getting Ubuntu setup, I can't even use Avast with it as I just found its only available in 32bit. Owell got plenty of other stuff to play around with. | stormdragon (6013) | ||
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