AV software on partial internet connected network?

From: Tx2 (tx2newscollection-invalid-_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/03/04 

Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:36:09 +0100

I am dealing with a network of 6 PC's of which only one is directly
connected to the internet. The network is a 'standard' XP workgroup
type.

Is it necessary to install AV and firewall software on the remaining 6
PC's as they only ever retrieve/store info from a folder on the internet
connected system, not each other.

The internet connected PC should pick up on any viruses that 'come in',
so the other machines shouldn't really get infected, should they?

Or would i be wise to ensure all 6 machines are equally protected?

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