good Virus protection

[HoLoCroN]

Dont be fooled though, linux like any system with open ports to the outside world can be hacked, and with linux, once somebody gets in, they can and will morethan likely be able to do quite a bit, unlike windows which isnt a multiuser system.Thats one thing about windows, someone hacks in, it usually crashes the system, best way in to windows is to install a trojan.Best way to hack into a linux box is to find a flaw in one of the programs you have access to remotely, like apache,ftp, or something like that.

horndude is right on the money here,

yes it is true that linux is running safer than windows but that is mostly because of its lack of popularity. If linux had a 99% market share you would be seeing patches on a daily basis.

Linux is an OS, it has its flaws as well, excercising proper caution and common sense will help a great deal!