[LaunchAway1]

I was going to say that you can choose to not install the antivirus but unfortunately this crap and similar come installed on so many laptops. If the HW is compatible I suggest to format the whole thing and install Linux.

[iszomer]

I do use Linux. Even so, if you were required to install (or compile) a package that is a dependency on something you don't explicitly use but do for others, where do you draw the line on their acceptable tradeoffs?

[nix23]

Throwaway Virtual machine...that's where i ~don't have to draw lines.

[iszomer]

That's not a bad idea. Thanks!