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| | <li>You may be asked to enter your password. After you have done that, the application will be removed. This should not take very long.</li> | | <li>You may be asked to enter your password. After you have done that, the application will be removed. This should not take very long.</li> |
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| − | ===Why is Linux/Ubuntu less prone to Malware/Viruses?===
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| − | Possible reasons Linux/Ubuntu is less prone to malware:
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| − | <li> Linux is based on UNIX architecture. UNIX is designed as a multi-user operating system and has in-built safeguards to protect user from malware. This includes user permissions definitions, user space distinct from system space etc</li>
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| − | <li>Programs are run as normal user, not Root User.</li>
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| − | <li>Vast diversity makes it difficult to reproduce flaws in a system.</li>
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| − | <li>All software and drivers are frequently updated by Package Managers.</li>
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| − | <li>Software is generally installed from vast Repositories not from unfamiliar websites.</li>
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| − | <li>No-one profits from supplying anti-virus or security products.</li>
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