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6 Replies Last post: Sep 10, 2005 1:36 AM by johnd0e

lewisb1

170 posts since
Nov 22, 2003

Sep 4, 2005 4:08 AM

Anti-virus Program

I know that this topic has been discussed ad infinitum and i know that an anti-virus program is not really necessary for an Apple, at this time, but what is the best program for an Apple.

At present, I am using Virus Barrier X.

Suggestions and comments would be welcomed....

Thanks

drmbb

2,353 posts since
Jun 14, 2001

1. Sep 4, 2005 7:34 AM

in response to: lewisb1

Re: Anti-virus Program

You are right that there is no reported need for an AV program for OS X, yet.

At my work (UVa) we license Norton AntiVirus for Windows and Mac (currently 10.0.1 for the OS X users), and have for years. Note this is Symantec's stand-along AV program, not part of any utility/bundle packacge.

It has run fine on my Mac's since OS X 10.1, and hundreds of others here. There have been, periodically, issues with upgrading, when a new version of OS X comes out. To be honest, most of those have been due to users not paying attention to the upgrade instructions (ie. not Norton AV per se).

Just my experience, and second hand, those of several hundered UVa users.

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lewisb1

170 posts since
Nov 22, 2003

2. Sep 4, 2005 8:13 AM

in response to: drmbb

Re: Anti-virus Program

Thanks for the input.

bofus

143 posts since
Jun 30, 2003

3. Sep 4, 2005 4:54 PM

in response to: lewisb1

Re: Anti-virus Program

One can still be infected with Word/Excel Macro virii. One poster on Apple's Support site has had his Mac infected.

Regards,

csubass21

3 posts since
May 11, 2004

4. Sep 5, 2005 3:23 PM

in response to: lewisb1

Re: Anti-virus Program

Now that virex is not available to tiger, I'm looking for a good anti-virus program and I am thinking from what i've read that norton is the best. are there any .mac members out there who've run into this same issue?

lewisb1

170 posts since
Nov 22, 2003

5. Sep 7, 2005 4:22 AM

in response to: csubass21

Re: Anti-virus Program

I have found that the VirusBarrier X has been quite good. Takes up little memory, sits in the back and does what it has to do. I have not detected anything and it updates itself when required. It did cost but I am a little leary about those AV programs that are free. How good are they?

My 5 cents worth...

johnd0e

740 posts since
Mar 28, 2002

6. Sep 10, 2005 1:36 AM

in response to: lewisb1

Re: Anti-virus Program

Take a look at ClamXav . It works great for me

there was a nice article on macdevcenter.com on av scnanners, macs etc a short while ago.

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