Originally Posted By: badtlc
You should have went straight to the Mint forums. They cover things very well why viruses are not an issue for Linux but user error is always a concern.
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=31723
It also explains lack of defragging in Linux.
I thought of that when starting this thread, but I have been part of this community a long time and get most of my computer info here. When I find something that works I tend to try to repeat the experience.
Thanks to everyone for your guidance!
You should have went straight to the Mint forums. They cover things very well why viruses are not an issue for Linux but user error is always a concern.
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=31723
It also explains lack of defragging in Linux.
I thought of that when starting this thread, but I have been part of this community a long time and get most of my computer info here. When I find something that works I tend to try to repeat the experience.
Thanks to everyone for your guidance!