Linux = Windows anti-virus? Not!
Recently, I've come across a few interesting, yet misleading articles debating the pros and cons, mostly pros, of using this or that Linux distribution as the ultimate solution to Windows security problems, including frequent malware infections and reinfections and other related issues. While the overall conclusion might be correct, the specific analogies used to prove the point and bring you to said conclusion are most erroneous.
As a rational, logical and rather impartial Linux user, I would like to give you a sanity check regarding your security habits and computer usage models, using the neverending Windows vs. Linux analogies as the stepping stone for crossing the bridge of confusion.
We talked about using Linux for all sorts of wrong reasons, with Windows malware being one of the major points raised. Then, we discussed the necessity of using anti-virus software in Linux. However, while the layered and healthy security model in Linux works well, it does not replace or obsolete common sense. I will show you why.
Claim 1: Linux is Windows anti-virus
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