New to ubuntu

[NoOp]

On 04/07/2009 09:55 PM, Ed Oneill wrote:
> how serious of a problem are viruses in ubuntu os and can they cause
> damage /how can I prevent virus? I just installed ubuntu a few days
> ago and have had a problem with screens freezing up? what can cause
> this ?
> 

Ed,

In addition to my other post requesting additional information, please
have a look here regarding viruses:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Antivirus

In general you shouldn't need to to worry about viruses on your system
with the exeptions listed in that link. Even email scans are not likely
to be necessary if you practice safe email & don't forward email &
attachments that you aren't sure of and have received from Windows users.

For the time being, concentrate on resolving the freeze issues by
providing the information that you've been asked for. Let the folks on
the list help you get that sorted out first.