Before I started using Linux I was exclusively using Windows. I
had never tried Apple, and my interaction with UNIX systems was
limited and very seldom. When I started using Linux, it was kind
of a first off for many new concepts that had little or nothing
to do with those of Windows. One of the things that got my
attention initially was reading that there were no viruses in
Linux, which was quite a departure from Windows ways. I was
always curious about that... How could it be? After all, Windows
users are flooded with attacks, so how was Linux performing the
magic? Inevitably, I started searching for answers and found out
that it was a somewhat controversial concept. Some people
claimed that Linux was mostly benefiting from a very small
market share, thus making it unattractive for those creating
viruses. Some others claimed it was down to the very diverse and
segregated nature of Linux (countless distros, no unified
packaging, etc.). Finally, there were also people who claimed
Linux was completely immune t