Comment Why? (Score 1) 187
You say you're a new Linux user, and it looks like you're carrying over you windows-way-of-thinking.
Most Linux distros don't have services running with lots of security holes. You don't generally need this.
Most malware out there is actually stuff like "click here for free money.exe". Even if you come across Ubuntu-targeted stuff, it does look like you're the kind of person who wouldn't click that.
Several people here have pointed out possible solutions, but think for a moment if you really need them.