10. Overview
LinuxDefender is a BitDefender re-mastered Knoppix distribution, which integrates the latest
BitDefender forLinux security solutioninto the GNU/LinuxKnoppix Live CD,offering instant
SMTP antivirus/antispam protection and a desktop antivirus which is capable to scan and dis-
infect existing hard drives (including Windows NTFS partitions), remote Samba/Windows
shares or NFS mount points. A web-based configuration interface to BitDefender solutions is
also included.
Hot Features
• Instant email protection (Antivirus & Antispam)
• AntiVirus solutions for your hard-drive
• NTFS write support (using Captive project)
• Disinfection of infected files from Windows XP partitions
10.1. What is KNOPPIX?
Quote from http://knopper.net/knoppix:
“ KNOPPIXis abootable CD witha collectionof GNU/Linux(http://www.linux.com/) software,
automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphic cards, sound cards, SCSI and
USB devices and other peripherals. KNOPPIX can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD,
rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. It
is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. ”
10.2. System requirements
Before booting LinuxDefender, you must first verify if your system meets the following re-
quirements.
Processor type x86 compatible, minimum 166 MHz, but do not expect a great per-
formance in this case. An i686 generation processor, at 800MHz,
would make a better choice.
Memory The minimum accepted value is 64MB, recommended is 128MB,
for a better performance.
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