Ubuntu Antivirus

Thursday 19 November 2009

There are many source for linux antivirus, use it's depend on your self. If you like to using a antivirus with your linux os, you can download an antivirus like AVG, Claimav, Bitdefender, etc.
But if not using an anti virus it's nope. I trying bitdefender antivirus with free 184 day license on my ubuntu.
How to install bitdefender antivirus on ubuntu?
1. Add the repository by going to System - Administration - Software Sources, click on the 'Third Party Software' tab.
Now click on 'Add', input this :

deb http://download.bitdefender.com/repos/deb/ bitdefender non-free

and then ENTER. lick on 'Close' and press 'Reload' when prompted. Ignore the 'No repository key' error (if displayed).

2. Now in Applications - Accessories - Terminal add the repository key, Write this on terminal:

wget http://download.bitdefender.com/repos/deb/bd.key.asc
sudo apt-key add bd.key.asc

Now update the apt cache. Write this on terminal:

sudo apt-get update

3. And then install the graphical interface and command line program, with write this on terminal :

sudo apt-get install bitdefender-scanner-gui


4. Once complete you now need to log out or restart and log back in again. a menu shortcut will be generated (Applications - System Tools - BitDefender Scanner).

5. Get free license for 148 days. Go to HERE FOR 148 DAYS FREE LISENCE. You need an email for this, because the license will sent to your email.