linux vs windows 98
I'm planning on getting a dialup connection for instant messaging and just a little web browsing (no downloads or anything real taxing). So I'm trying to decide wether to put the connection on Win98SE or Linux, because my PC is dual boot. Now, I'm wondering which is less venerable to viruses. I've heard 2 stories from several different people: 1. Linux's kernel has virus protection within it, and the complete opposite: 2. That Linux is full of problems (I haven't experience any myself so I don't know where this guys gets this) and it's more prone to viruses. However it's a given the Win98SE is very open to viruses, so no need to discuss that.
I'm just wondering if it's a better decision to go with Linux and which story is true???
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