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	javispedro	2009-11-29 , 15:06
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Originally Posted by God

Whether it's Linux or not, there's still threat of getting attacked.
There's probably a way to port AntiVir to N900, seeing as it works on Linux's OS.

Ah... and how would an antivirus for Windows virus defend your N900 in any way?

Originally Posted by God

But a firewall would do the job, for incoming attacks.

And how would a firewall defend your N900 with no open ports (and those which are, you wouldn't want them closed, believe me)?

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