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Old 01-13-2006, 03:43 PM   #1
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Has anyone installed the AVG virus program ? If so how? Lar
 
Old 01-13-2006, 03:58 PM   #2
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Huh... didn't even know AVG had a linux edition... but I see it now.

CHeck this.
 
Old 01-13-2006, 05:11 PM   #3
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i wouldn't use it. it doesn't handle the simple eicar test files.

http://itsyourpc.org/graphics/test_results.jpg

It should've flagged at least 3 of those files (the text file being a non-executable file).
if it can't handle test files, i sure wouldn't trust it to handle anything else. besides there's better av tools for linux like clamav, f-prot, f-secure, etc., etc.

edit: you can find the thread where this screenshot was taken at:
http://pcpitstop.invisionzone.com/in...owtopic=108206

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Old 01-13-2006, 06:52 PM   #4
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Very good point and Its something to think about ...THanks a Lot Lar
 
  


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