[JA] Re: anti-virus programs
- From: Billy Wong <bhs1989@xxxxxxxx>
- To: juno_accmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 23:24:59 -0500
On Sun, 17 Feb 2002 10:13:21 -0500 mmmcrae@xxxxxxxx writes:
>
> If somebody answered Billy's question about free anit-virus programs
> I missed it. Could you send me a copy of the answer please.
> Marie
I might as well answer it myself. :-) Found a website that had
reviews of both AntiVir and AVG. Here are the Pros and Cons on both:
ANTIVIR
Pros:
-Ease of use
-Uses few system resources
-It's free :-)
Cons:
-On-demand scanners are inflexible
-Detection rates are okay, but not impressive
-Number of false alerts
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AVG
Pros:
-Low performance impact
-Very Easy to use
-Checks Email and safe stamps if no virus found
-Free (except mainland Europe)
-Uses Heuristics by default
Cons:
-Updates aren't all that frequent (this is quite a drawback).
-Support is not free (Currently $19.95 per year)
-Web site doesn't have much technical support information
-Just adequate detection.
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You can read a much more detailed review by going to these links:
http://www.claymania.com/rate-antivirpe.html
http://www.claymania.com/rate-avg.html
Looking at the pros and cons, take your pick. However, a number of
J_A members are using AVG, so that may be the way to go.
___Billy Wong___
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