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Since: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 739
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(Msg. 16) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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justwaitafrekinminute.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> On Mar 10, 8:17 am, Short Wave Sportfishing <em....RemoveThis@swsportsremove.org>
> wrote:
>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>
>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>
>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>> opinion.
>
> We use Zone Alarm along with a router that is shut tighter than a..
> Norton has never done any good by us, and McAffe takes more resources
> than AOL!
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Since: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 3204
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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F.L.A.-J.I.M. DeleteThis @THENET.org wrote:
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> "Short Wave Sportfishing" <email DeleteThis @swsportsremove.org> wrote in message
> news:2i9at35rdqp6e2iqhak358j9m3th98e70u@4ax.com...
>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>
>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>
>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>> opinion.
>
> I have used AVG in the past. I seem to recall it affecting my boot speed
> and or program load/run time. Sorry that's all I remember and
> improvements may have been made to the software since. I have been using
> Avast for the last couple of years and have no complaints about it. It
> even found an attempted invasion a few months ago.
Likely *all* anti-vi programs will impact boot speed a little and
program load time a little or a lot. On my notebook, AVG impacted both
less than other anti-vi programs I tried, but of course AVG did impact
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Since: Dec 27, 2007 Posts: 996
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:25:22 -0400, "Florida born" <zxyabc DeleteThis @ohmypapa.net>
wrote:
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>"Short Wave Sportfishing" <email DeleteThis @swsportsremove.org> wrote in message
>news:2i9at35rdqp6e2iqhak358j9m3th98e70u@4ax.com...
>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>
>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>
>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>> opinion.
>
>I have used the free version for several years, and am completely
>satisfied with it. As to a firewall, I have used Zone Alarm free version
>also for several years. Both products serve my three networked home
>computers well. Beats the devil out of the footprints of MacAfee,
>Norton, et al, which I have also tried
>
>And the price is right.
>
I installed Zone Alarm when I went to cable internet. I was having a lot of
interruptions, and when I called Cox, they blamed it on Zone Alarm. So I
went with McAfee. Haven't had any of those problems since.
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Since: Oct 12, 2007 Posts: 1680
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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On Mar 10, 11:43 am, HK <payer33... RemoveThis @mypacks.net> wrote:
> F.L.A.-J.I... RemoveThis @THENET.org wrote:
>
> > "HK" <payer33... RemoveThis @mypacks.net> wrote in message
> >news:63l16hF280mj3U1@mid.individual.net...
> >> F.L.A.-J.I... RemoveThis @THENET.org wrote:
>
> >>> "HK" <payer33... RemoveThis @mypacks.net> wrote in message
> >>>> There is no "new and improved" Harry emerging. If the attacks aimed
> >>>> at me and others here cease, then I will stop throwing them back. I
> >>>> will admit to having no tolerance for those who toss spitballs and
> >>>> then hide behind their anonymity, or those who criticize the boats,
> >>>> motors, trailers, or gear of others, but aren't manly enough to put
> >>>> into play what boats, motors, trailers, or gear they possess.
>
> >>>> Know any posters like that? :>}
>
> >>> The volley has to stop somewhere. And it isn't necessarily have to be
> >>> at the servers feet.
> >>> Anonymity is a defense mechanism against any number of real and
> >>> perceived threats. I don't think it's manly at all to make public,
> >>> details about your life that might draw the attention of unsavory
> >>> characters. That is just poor judgment.
> >>> I will support any legitimate efforts to clean this place up.
>
> >> What is NOT manly is criticizing the life, boat, gear, whatever of
> >> others, and refusing to put into play, for example, what boats,
> >> motors, trailers, you own.
>
> >> Know any posters like that? :>}
>
> > I fear an impending setback. I'll bite my tongue for a bit longer.
>
> I am merely pointing out that it is not manly to attack others for
> their, in this case, purchasing decisions, when you haven't the balls to
> put your own similar decisions into play.
>
> Let's say I posted that I had just purchased, oh, a Ford truck, and that
> you posted, about 327 times, that you didn't think much of Ford trucks.
> So, at some point you were asked, "So, what truck do you drive?" And you
> responded, "Oh, I'm not going to tell you..."
>
> That is not "manly" behavior.
>
> Do you think it is?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Harry, I agree one hundred percent. Do you remember saying negative
things about Wayne's and Eisboch's choice of slow "RV" boats? Okay,
now, you said that it's not manly behavior to do that without showing
what YOU have. I'm sure we'd all like to see some proof of ownership
of a 36' Zimmerman like lobster boat you claim to own. >> Stay informed about: AVG software - Any experience here? |
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Since: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 739
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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HK wrote:
> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>
>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>
>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>> opinion.
>>
>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a virus,
>> but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast when she
>> purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of the
>> magazines I read.
>>
>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV and
>> do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update databases
>> with new viruses.
>>
>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>> similar to Norton.
>>
>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>> footprint, but does a great job.
>
>
> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation of
viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and I have
installed both of them), is they are good free programs but "scored
poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32". >> Stay informed about: AVG software - Any experience here? |
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Since: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 3204
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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John H. wrote:
> On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:25:22 -0400, "Florida born" <zxyabc.RemoveThis@ohmypapa.net>
> wrote:
>
>> "Short Wave Sportfishing" <email.RemoveThis@swsportsremove.org> wrote in message
>> news:2i9at35rdqp6e2iqhak358j9m3th98e70u@4ax.com...
>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>
>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>
>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>> opinion.
>> I have used the free version for several years, and am completely
>> satisfied with it. As to a firewall, I have used Zone Alarm free version
>> also for several years. Both products serve my three networked home
>> computers well. Beats the devil out of the footprints of MacAfee,
>> Norton, et al, which I have also tried
>>
>> And the price is right.
>>
>
> I installed Zone Alarm when I went to cable internet. I was having a lot of
> interruptions, and when I called Cox, they blamed it on Zone Alarm. So I
> went with McAfee. Haven't had any of those problems since.
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(Msg. 22) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
> HK wrote:
>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>
>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>
>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>> opinion.
>>>
>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a virus,
>>> but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast when she
>>> purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of the
>>> magazines I read.
>>>
>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>
>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>> similar to Norton.
>>>
>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>
>>
>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>
> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation of
> viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and I have
> installed both of them), is they are good free programs but "scored
> poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
*Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based upon
the reviews by experts." >> Stay informed about: AVG software - Any experience here? |
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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HK wrote:
> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>> HK wrote:
>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>
>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>> opinion.
>>>>
>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a
>>>> virus, but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast when
>>>> she purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of the
>>>> magazines I read.
>>>>
>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>>
>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>
>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>
>>>
>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>
>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation of
>> viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and I
>> have installed both of them), is they are good free programs but
>> "scored poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>
>
>
> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based upon
> the reviews by experts."
>
Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
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(Msg. 24) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
> HK wrote:
>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>> HK wrote:
>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>
>>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a
>>>>> virus, but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast
>>>>> when she purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of
>>>>> the magazines I read.
>>>>>
>>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>>
>>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>>
>>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation of
>>> viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and I
>>> have installed both of them), is they are good free programs but
>>> "scored poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>>
>>
>>
>> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
>> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
>> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based
>> upon the reviews by experts."
>>
>
> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the field.
>
I am correct in pointing out that all anti-vi suites have their own set
of problems, but you probably won't read that in your magazine article. >> Stay informed about: AVG software - Any experience here? |
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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"Reginald P. Smithers III" <"Reggie is Here "@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:moydnbtz2OD7qkjanZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
> HK wrote:
>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>> HK wrote:
>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products - not so
>>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>
>>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a virus,
>>>>> but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast when she
>>>>> purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of the
>>>>> magazines I read.
>>>>>
>>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV and
>>>>> do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update databases
>>>>> with new viruses.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>>
>>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>>
>>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation of
>>> viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and I have
>>> installed both of them), is they are good free programs but "scored
>>> poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>>
>>
>>
>> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
>> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
>> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based upon
>> the reviews by experts."
>>
>
> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was really
> silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the field.
>
Reggie, you are a pretty bright fellow. I'm sure you can find other ways to
amuse yourself. Wouldn't you like to see a new and improved Harry emerge out
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(Msg. 26) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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HK wrote:
> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>
>> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
>> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the
>> field.
>>
>
>
> I am correct in pointing out that all anti-vi suites have their own set
> of problems, but you probably won't read that in your magazine article.
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(Msg. 27) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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HK wrote:
> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>> HK wrote:
>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>> HK wrote:
>>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products -
>>>>>>> not so
>>>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a
>>>>>> virus, but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast
>>>>>> when she purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of
>>>>>> the magazines I read.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>>>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>>>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>>>
>>>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>>>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>>>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation
>>>> of viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and
>>>> I have installed both of them), is they are good free programs but
>>>> "scored poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
>>> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
>>> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based
>>> upon the reviews by experts."
>>>
>>
>> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
>> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the
>> field.
>>
>
>
> I am correct in pointing out that all anti-vi suites have their own set
> of problems, but you probably won't read that in your magazine article.
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(Msg. 28) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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F.L.A.-J.I.M. RemoveThis @THENET.org wrote:
>
> "Reginald P. Smithers III" <"Reggie is Here "@yahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:moydnbtz2OD7qkjanZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> HK wrote:
>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>> HK wrote:
>>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products -
>>>>>>> not so
>>>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a
>>>>>> virus, but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast
>>>>>> when she purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of
>>>>>> the magazines I read.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>>>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>>>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>>>
>>>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>>>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>>>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation
>>>> of viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and
>>>> I have installed both of them), is they are good free programs but
>>>> "scored poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
>>> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
>>> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based
>>> upon the reviews by experts."
>>>
>>
>> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
>> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the
>> field.
>>
>
> Reggie, you are a pretty bright fellow. I'm sure you can find other ways
> to amuse yourself. Wouldn't you like to see a new and improved Harry
> emerge out of all of this?
There is no "new and improved" Harry emerging. If the attacks aimed at
me and others here cease, then I will stop throwing them back. I will
admit to having no tolerance for those who toss spitballs and then hide
behind their anonymity, or those who criticize the boats, motors,
trailers, or gear of others, but aren't manly enough to put into play
what boats, motors, trailers, or gear they possess.
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(Msg. 29) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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F.L.A.-J.I.M. RemoveThis @THENET.org wrote:
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> "Reginald P. Smithers III" <"Reggie is Here "@yahoo.com> wrote in
> message news:moydnbtz2OD7qkjanZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> HK wrote:
>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>> HK wrote:
>>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>>>> Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
>>>>>>> I've been looking around for a new anti-virus/spyware/firewall
>>>>>>> provider as I'm highly dissatisfied with the Norton products -
>>>>>>> not so
>>>>>>> much on the technical end, but their incessant begging for renewal
>>>>>>> starting two months before the license is up.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I stumbled into AVG on the recommendation of a friend. She says it
>>>>>>> works great and prefers it to Norton by a factor of 10.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anybody else use it? I'm leaning towards AVG, but just want another
>>>>>>> opinion.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I had it installed on my mothers computer, and she never got a
>>>>>> virus, but she is a low risk user. I changed from AVG to Avast
>>>>>> when she purchased a new computer due to a better review in one of
>>>>>> the magazines I read.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> AVG and Avast are both considered light weight, small footprint AV
>>>>>> and do a fair job of catching virus, but might be slow to update
>>>>>> databases with new viruses.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kaspersky Anti-Virus has been the highest rated, and is priced
>>>>>> similar to Norton.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I used McAfee because it is free from my ISP. It has a large
>>>>>> footprint, but does a great job.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Even AVG "light" updates its virii database every day on my laptop.
>>>>
>>>> I am basing my evalution on it's ability to catch the most current
>>>> virus, based upon the reviews by experts. You can still update your
>>>> antivirus database daily, and still not catch the latest variation
>>>> of viruses. The reviews i have read concerning AVG and Avast, (and
>>>> I have installed both of them), is they are good free programs but
>>>> "scored poorly when compared to Kaspersky and NOD32".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Every* anti-virus program or suite has its own set of problems,
>>> including Kaspersky, which I also have used from time to time. And I
>>> didn't read *that* on the internet or in a magazine article "based
>>> upon the reviews by experts."
>>>
>>
>> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
>> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the
>> field.
>>
>
> Reggie, you are a pretty bright fellow. I'm sure you can find other ways
> to amuse yourself. Wouldn't you like to see a new and improved Harry
> emerge out of all of this?
I would love to, while I really don't believe my comments about the anti
virus would have been upsetting to anyone else, it probably is best if I
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(Msg. 30) Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 pm
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BAR wrote:
> HK wrote:
>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, you are probably correct on this and all subjects, and it was
>>> really silly of me to use the advice of those who specialize in the
>>> field.
>>>
>>
>>
>> I am correct in pointing out that all anti-vi suites have their own
>> set of problems, but you probably won't read that in your magazine
>> article.
>
> Wow Harry, what a prophetic statement. You are the king of generalizations.
I can be quite specific about problems being encountered with several of
the "top-rated" suites, but that would just engender attacks from the
usual suspects here. >> Stay informed about: AVG software - Any experience here? |
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