Linux Virii

question;
how is linux affected by virii, and how does it combat them?

>>24
didn't happen here for more than 4 years.
and it's not the same as logging in as root and start your x-session or whatever, it's the same as doing ctrl+alt+f2 and login as root. but maybe you don't do that either, because it could be unsafe.

>>24
as >>25 and >>26 said: It's not a problem because programmes are started as the user and not as root. And those programmes don't have access to the open console.

Then again, an application may sudo rm -rf /
And? Wouldn't you be surprized if a console opens and you should enter the root-password while you were on the www?
I would be. And that's why I wouldn't enter the password.
Unfortunately Brain 2.0 is needed which you obviously lack.