Cannot install Virus Scanning data. - SOLVED

[dchicks]

My company requires me to run a virus scanner, so I've been trying to get the scanner working on my new Gutsy install. I installed the scanner from the Add/Remove Software applet, but there are no virus definitions. It seems that when I install the clamav-data packages it removes the scanning software and vice versa. Maybe a dependency problem? I don't know, but it looks that way from my point of view. Or, maybe I don't understand which definitions I'm supposed to be using. Anyone got any advice or a link or something?

Thanks,
Dave

[cantab]

Re: Cannot install Virus Scanning data.

My company requires me to run a virus scanner, so I've been trying to get the scanner working on my new Gutsy install. I installed the scanner from the Add/Remove Software applet, but there are no virus definitions. It seems that when I install the clamav-data packages it removes the scanning software and vice versa. Maybe a dependency problem? I don't know, but it looks that way from my point of view. Or, maybe I don't understand which definitions I'm supposed to be using. Anyone got any advice or a link or something?

Thanks,
Dave

:sigh: Has your company even heard of Linux? There are basically zero linux viruses 'in the wild'.

But anyway, run adept_manager (System > Adept Manager), and type 'clamav' in the search box.

You need to install the following packages: clamac, clamav-base, clamav-daemon, libclamav2 (select some may automatically select others) You may also want to install klamav for a GUI.

Then, you need ONE OF

clamav-freshclam, which will update your virus definitions automatically, obviously preferable.

OR

clamav-data, and clamav-getfiles. You need to update your definitions manually in this case.

clamav freshclam and clamav-data conflict with each other: if you install one, the other is removed. This is probably what's been causing your problems.

[dchicks]

Re: Cannot install Virus Scanning data.

Yeah, they've heard of Linux. Me and one other guy don't miss an opportunity to remind them of its vast superiority.

Unfortunately, while Linux itself is relatively well vaccinated against catching a virus, it can certainly play host to files that contain them. That's what my guys are more concerned about because we have an office full of immune-deficient Windows boxes. That's the reason for requiring a scan on a regular basis. I don't mind it, and it makes them feel better.

Thanks for the input. The problem between freshclam and data was exactly what I was running into. With that information, I've managed to work my way around it.

Much appreciated!