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« on: October 23, 2005, 10:38:20 am » |
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I got tired of norton making me pay $20 per year to majorly slow down my computer, so I decided to try clamwin. So far, it seems good but does anyone have experience with it, good or bad?
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2005, 02:53:41 pm » |
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I just started using it about a week ago - no problems so far.
Also, I've been using clamav on my mail servers for a couple of years now and the only problem has been keeping up with the updates. I have yet to see how clamwin is going to handle those kinds of updates - ie. do I need to reinstall a new version each time an engine update comes along???
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« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2005, 02:15:16 am » |
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Well speaking very quietly, I use Norton at home (a cracked version so i don't have to pay)  It is definitely a memory sucker, but it's never done me wrong. At work we use "AVG Free Edition", which after using it I'm rather impressed. I just looked it up and after reading the fine print, it is illegally installed there because it is ment for non-commerical environment. I would say, it is everything the home user needs. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2005, 08:02:11 pm » |
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I didn't realize avg had a free version. I'll have to look again. I've heard their product is quite good.
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« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2005, 08:19:15 pm » |
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Here is a site of a few different free antiviruses, with ratings and links to download. http://www.free-antivirus.ca/ |
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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2005, 08:20:16 pm » |
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Very nice! Thanks!
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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2005, 08:24:16 pm » |
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Isn't MS supposed to be releasing an anti-virus program soon? They've bought like 2 companies now...
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2005, 08:29:08 am » |
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So, I had a chance to try clamwin on a really hosed computer (my parents') and it didn't do so well. It's scan speed is quite slow and I was left with a lot of question about whether it was actually doing anything.
I uninstalled it and installed AVG free and it's done well. I'm still going to have to reload their computer, this time with firefox, MSAS and AVG. I'll have to dig around for any other good config tips.
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2005, 08:50:12 am » |
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It seemed like it was working well, but my computer didn't have virus infections already.
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2005, 12:48:50 am » |
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Not to be an opera avocate or anything, but Opera will run faster than firefox. As it is considered the fastest browser.
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2005, 08:26:56 am » |
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That is true. I'll install both and let them choose.
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2005, 12:54:15 pm » |
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I'm switching to AVG free. Thanks for the advice!
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2005, 12:57:57 pm » |
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I'm hopeful that clamwin will mature over time, but it's just not there yet IMO. I really like it for A/V filtering on my mail server, though.
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