Dual booting Linux/Windows

Bevoo · Apr 18, 2009, 02:27 PM

I was considering about getting Ubuntu because of the better security than Windows. But I was wondering if while using Ubuntu, viruses could still infect my Windows partition. Because then there would really be no point in using Linux.

Mac Daddy · Apr 18, 2009, 03:22 PM

I am from the line of thought that AV and a decent firewall should be used irregardless of the OS used ... even Linux.

(To answer your question I think the answer is yes)

Bevoo · Apr 18, 2009, 05:11 PM

Alright thats what I thought. Thanks

RIV@NVX · Apr 20, 2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bevoo

I was considering about getting Ubuntu because of the better security than Windows. But I was wondering if while using Ubuntu, viruses could still infect my Windows partition. Because then there would really be no point in using Linux.

You can always mount it readonly and not worry about it.

Apr 18, 2009, 02:27 PM	#1
Bevoo DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Dual booting Linux/Windows I was considering about getting Ubuntu because of the better security than Windows. But I was wondering if while using Ubuntu, viruses could still infect my Windows partition. Because then there would really be no point in using Linux.

Apr 18, 2009, 03:22 PM	#2
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Dual booting Linux/Windows I am from the line of thought that AV and a decent firewall should be used irregardless of the OS used ... even Linux. (To answer your question I think the answer is yes) __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Apr 18, 2009, 05:11 PM	#3
Bevoo DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Dual booting Linux/Windows Alright thats what I thought. Thanks