Just wrapped up the hard installation of Kubuntu. Just spent the last few hours playing around with some things and getting everything sorted out. Downloaded and installed updates, setup my printer, migrated over all my files, etc. Then I got to thinking: "I am doing everything the same way as if I still had a windows machine...which I no longer have. I have a few questions. Please keep in mind that I am new to Linux and have never ran anything on a home computer except for windows.
I am sure I will be adding to this list, but for now this will get me started. Thanks guys.
- downloaded a virus scanning software from the discover software portal. It's called ClamTK. It was suggested in a PC World article. Is it necessary to scan for virus' everyday like in windows? This software seems a little lacking. Is that by design because Linux is so much more secure?
- Do I have to defrag the hard drive? Is that even a thing?
- Is software from outside the discover software portal safe?
- Will all commercially developed software for Linux work just fine, or will it be hit and miss?
I am sure I will be adding to this list, but for now this will get me started. Thanks guys.
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