Recommended AV?

[froggyboy604]

I think many Linux OS now has a mouse and keyboard user interface because many users don't know how to use command lines. Ubuntu also come with a program store for making it easier to download programs.

I feel criminals can take over some Linux software, and change the code to install malware. It may also be possible to hack an ISP to trick a Linux web browser or command line to download a virus program when visiting a certain website link.

[Skeithex]

Depends on the flavor, the less popular ones don't have any GUI to help people use them more easily.

[froggyboy604]

I think the less popular Linux OS may mainly be used for things like Routers, and Firewalls where a GUI can slow down the device like routers with less RAM and slow CPUs.

[Skeithex]

They can also be used for web servers as well, which can be really handy when you run a bunch.

[froggyboy604]

I think Linux is also used a lot on older computers and servers which are too slow for newer versions of Windows.

[Skeithex]

Sometimes Windows can be too complicated vs just using a linux machine that can run off pure command line.

[froggyboy604]

Windows can also use a lot of storage, and require a newer CPU which makes it more expensive to run.

Linux computers which use command lines don't need a modern video chip for doing tasks like editing text, opening an audio file like an mp3 player, using an English dictionary program, or calculating math questions.