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Can Linux beat Windows on users desktop?

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Is it possible for Linux to overtake Microsoft Windows as the preferred desktop operating system? Well, based on the current trends, this seems to be unlikely. If there is an OS that's more likely to gain significant market share from Microsoft, it would be the Mac OS.

Checking on the current market share of operating systems on desktop computers, Windows still dominates. On the latest market share based on client computers accessing the Internet in hitslink and various counters, Windows has about 93% share of all Internet clients while Mac OS has about 5% share. Linux has less than 1% share and it seems not be getting better.  W3Counter puts the Linux share to about 2%

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What is spyware and how to avoid it

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KeyboardSpyware is a computer software that is installed on a personal computer without the user's informed consent and performs certain behaviors such as advertising (called adware), collecting personal information, or changing computer configuration.

A Spyware can install itself into your computer when you open an email attachment, click on pop-up windows or some link to a program, or download free utilities or games.

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Malware - Computer Virus

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Malware, short for malicious software, is a program that is specifically developed to infiltrate a computer system without the owners’ permission with the intent of causing damage or disruption or stealing sensitive information.

The following are the types of malwares:

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  1. Computer Virus
  2. Adware or spyware 
  3. Worms
  4. Trojan Horse 
  5. Backdoors
  6. Rootkits
  7. Mobile codes
  8. Blended threats

For this article, we’ll take a close look at the first type—the Computer Virus.

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Checking for virus, spyware or other malwares

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Anti-SpywareYour PC is probably infected with spyware or other malware when you experience any of the following:

  • Your PC is running extremely slow
  • A lot of ads keeps on popping up while you're surfing the web
  • Your web browser homepage keeps changing
Even if you have installed an anti-virus or anti-spyware programs, your PC can still be infected by new strain of viruses, adwares or other malwares. To check if your PC is infected, you can use online virus and spyware scanners. These online facilities are being offered by security software vendors, free of charge, and can scan your computer for viruses and spyware and can detect malware threats from within your web browser.
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