[plug] AV Protection

[Craig Ringer]

Arie Hol wrote:

>If you require multiple licenses I think you find that AVG have very reasonable pricing structures.
>
>However - if you are a non-profit  organisation I don't see why you couldn't get away with using 
>the free version.
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I'd be asking Grisoft about that, personally. Making assumptions about 
licensing is typically unwise.

>>So, does anyone know of any comprehensive AV programs that are free or
>>cheap and work as well as norton?
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>AVG works extremely well
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In my view, much better than the Norton versions of the last few years. 
It seems less inclined to break your system, for example.

> , and also does email scanning and certification
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I find those "certified virus free" messages amusing. I wonder how long 
it'll be before a mass-mailing worm starts using a "certified virus 
free" note on the end of its mails?

 As for the OP's question, you may want to check out ClamWin, a more 
polished win32 port of ClamAV.

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Craig Ringer