[Shotimes] Re: Symantec (was: Anti Virus)

[James White]

On and off over the years of this list, there had been several Symantec
employees.  Wonder what ever happened to them.  If they are still lurking, I
wish they would speak up.

I am now back to Norton AV on this crap-top, but think that this is fat
enough that it slows everything... Would like to update the AWA's desktop,
but, one of the so called computer techs lost my purchased disk of Norton.

Wondering if this free stuff is good enough for the AWA, who rarely surfs,
but does need email for her MBA course work.

I and the AWA (to be obayed) thought that Norton AV was really bad, because
it blocked outgoing email.  I unstalled it on her machine, so she could at
least send an email.

Would like to protect her machine from a virus, but don't know if the free
stuff is adequate, or if I should hammer on the so called computer tech for
the disk back?

regards, Jim White - greensho@crown.net
Valparaiso, Indiana
'93  5 SPEED   282k few mods
'95  5 SPEED   266k lots of mods
"double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:23 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Anti Virus


> " Updates only take like 3-5 min versus the 45 min for Norton or MacAfee"
>
> What?? What do you have, 24KB dial-up modems at work?? If a Norton update
> takes longer than a couple of minutes on my DSL line, it's a big update!
>
> I'm sure that any of the major AV software packages work just fine. I
happen
> to like Norton AV because I also use the other Norton packages, and I feel
> that Symantec does a great job.
>
> Maybe it's just me being the naturally cynical type, but I would not trust
> my home PCs....much less our business network.....to a "free" AV package.
I
> have an immediate suspicion that it will not be as good as something that
> people pay for......it's like "what's the catch"????
>
> And there ALWAYS is a catch
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Strobel
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 7:03 PM
> To: Times List SHO
> Subject: [Shotimes] Anti Virus
>
>
> I've used both Norton's and MacAfee and they are both
> good but hands down AVG AV from Grisoft beats them all
> and best of all it's 100% free, the program and
> updates!  Here is the link:
> http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
> It is an easy install but you must uninstall any AV
> you currently have.  Updates are automatic every 14
> days or sooner if you want.  Updates only take like
> 3-5 min verus the 45 min for Norton or MacAfee.  It is
> simple to use and catches viruses, worms, back door
> apps, etc etc.  We use it at work and have never had a
> problem but it has caught a bunch of stuff before it
> gets on.  It eliminates them no problem. Works just
> like Nortons and MacAfee except it is free no more
> programs to buy, upgrades to buy, or subscriptions to
> buy. this is all free and it works.
>
> =====
> Bill Strobel
> Independent Towing
> Fayetteville NC
>
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