Ubuntu and virus protection

[Andre Mangan]

I use two programs that do not exist in Linux but their Windows editions run
perfectly in WINE such as PedX (an animal pedigree data base) and Mailwasher
Pro (a previewer of emails from several accounts).

Then there is also the issue of using a program that is better or at least
more familiar than its Linux "equivalent".  Easily fixed by running Windows
and these programs in VirtualBox.  Windows in VirtualBox has internet access
denied, of course (no updates, no nag screens, no viruses).

My wife uses Embird, a machine embroidery program written for Windows.
There is no Linux equivalent - perhaps that is due to the predominant gender
of the programmers.  Again WINE prevails - currently running on her Eee PC
1000H with Karmic NBR.

Linux makes EVERYTHING possible.

Andre





2009/11/4 Paul Gear <paul at libertysys.com.au>

>  Geoffrey wrote:
>
> ...
> By the way I use two hard drives, one for XP (which has a few programs
> that I must use) and one for Ubuntu.
>
>  When you get a chance, post the list of programs which you must use, and
> we can put our collective heads together to see if there are good
> alternatives available on Ubuntu.  Here are some of my efforts on the
> subject:
>
>    - http://paul.gear.dyndns.org/opinion/microsoft-free
>    - http://linuxman.wikispaces.com/switching+to+Linux
>
> You might also be interested in some of the points in this page, as they
> relate to the security discussion we've been having:
>
>    -
>    http://linuxman.wikispaces.com/Windows+tips+for+home+%26+small+office+users
>
> Feel free to sign up on my wiki and add your tips/advice/comments!
>
>  If I have further questions on specific points raised by members I will
> email directly, if that's OK.
>
>  It's far better to keep the messages on-list, so that everyone can benefit
> and individual members do not feel compelled to reply personally if they are
> busy.  Then we can all benefit from the shared knowledge!
>
> Paul
>
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