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Community weekly poll: Which antivirus utility protects your computer?
- 2/22/07 1:55 PM
Open Source Security vs Proprietary code
by Mgomes2006 - 2/26/07 5:15 PM In reply to: MAC OS by carsonight" So, if you are willing to put up with the inconvenience of lack of programs, a Mac might be the solution for you." - Carsonight
Precisely the kind of philistine pig ignorance I expect of PC users attempting to marginalise the Mac OS.
It is not a question of numbers. The fact is Mac OS is inherently more secure because it is based on proven, long standing OPEN standards. Anyone can download and prod and poke at the underpinnings of Darwin and BSD UNIX.
In keeping with the traditions of open source, improvements and fixes find their way into the DNA of the OS.
In contrast, the proprietary nature of MS Windows (in all it's flavours), is a closed shop. I would venture to guess that only a small, comparative handful of people in the highest levels of trust at Microsoft have access to the source code and even then, the focus is on trying to add new features rather than going back and fixing the thousands of holes already evident.
Bill Gates says that they are finding holes every day in the Mac... That's crap and he knows it.
As for the amount of software available for the Mac.... I am not a gamer so I care not for the only segment that Windows does have a larger variety of programmes. As for general productivity apps, my needs are met. The applications developed for the Mac (by Apple and others) are by and large far better integrated and work seamlessly, more reliably and intuitively than apps from Microsoft.
I'll stick with the Mac OS and if some future virus does successfully invade the Mac OS, then I will look to an Open Source based anti-virus package like ClamAV.
Plenty of Programs for Mac
by jury's out - 6/5/08 6:27 AM In reply to: MAC OS by carsonightYou suggested that anyone who gets a Mac is going to have to deal with a shortage of programs for the Mac. You might have a little more ground to stand on if you were to address the learning curve required, but only a little. Using a PC is much like driving a full-size left-hand (U.S.)-drive pickup truck through enormous potholes: You'll get there -- maybe, unless something breaks, in which case you have to stop, remove the broken parts, and replace them with new or "original" parts. Using a Mac is like driving a right-hand (U.K.)-drive Mercedes on the Autobahn. It takes a little getting used to, but once you've made the switch, you realize all your headaches are gone and the right is so much smoother. Just watch the Mac vs. PC commercials on Apple's web site. There is a reason that Apple's stock price when from $122 to nearly $190 in just three months. There are plenty enough programs available for the Mac -- and BETTER ones. I can do almost EVERYTHING on a Mac that I was able to do on a PC. iWork replaces MS-Office, though I still prefer to use MS-Office and can do so on my Mac. And a Mac can do so much more!
Price and parts availability KILL
by LionsMike - 6/5/08 8:03 AM In reply to: Plenty of Programs for Mac by jury's outI have had to advise people to get rid of their mac and a get a pc several times.
Try to find a $30 DVD writer for a MAC.
Try to find a larger hard drive
Try to find a wireless Lan card for one.
Try to find a more powerful Video card.
Try to find an other half Gig of RAM for under $30.00 for one.
Try to install a firewire or USB card.
Try to replace the LAN card with a WOL card.
Try to install a memory card reader.
I have used MAC machines and they are easier once you make the adjustments (mostly attitudes) but I can make a change or upgrade to my PC myself for $30.00 and My PC will be off line for a half hour;or I can pay $40.00 to have a MAC shipped across the country where they will do the upgrade for less than $450.00 and I will have it back in less than a month.
If they really want to compete with The PC, they have to make parts readily available at reasonable prices and easy to install.
Why NOD32?
by slyjones4461 - 2/24/07 8:51 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Small program, does not slow system down like McAfee or Norton. I have used them both and have installed on friends computers and seen the effects. I prefer NOD32.
Clam TK
by mhenriday - 2/24/07 8:57 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Surprisingly enough, there are some Linux (in my case, Ubuntu) users out there that check in to CNet fora. Pity that while we can see you, you seem to have some difficulty seeing us !...
Henri
Which antivirus utility protects your computer?
by charliecohn1 - 2/24/07 9:31 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have choosen AVG. It's "FREE" & works well. Up dates are quick & automatic. What mor could one ask?
C.Cohn
Why I'm using Trend antivirus
by gunkar - 2/24/07 9:51 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
On my PC I use Trend simply because my IT department decided to go for that. As far as I know they did an evaluation before the decision.
On my Mac I don't have any antivirus program installed. ;-)Gunilla
I use avast
by dondarko - 2/24/07 9:57 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I use avast free home edition. It has everything. Active scan of the system that includes my network, IM, P2P, etc. with automatic updates. Catches all the viruses and everything else that is thrown at it. Can't say much about the rest of security programs out there. I've been with them(again it's free for home users) for about 4 years and I have installed the home version on all of my friend's computer. None have complained so far, which cannot be said of McAfee and Symantec when they had it. Before avast I used to get calls all the time from my friends asking me how to get rid of stuff and clean up their computers.
Avast - with Vista and XP Pro - Great
by HintonEast - 2/24/07 11:42 AM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Love how Avast is working. Great deal on 2 PCs as well. I have been using for over 5 months now. I highly suggest using it!
Ken
None of the above
by unquenchablefire - 2/24/07 12:17 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I use Symantec. Distributed through my work.
Bet Defender
by Michelney - 2/24/07 12:40 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
After trialling and using about half of the producte on the list, I found Bit Defender the best compromise.
It is highly configurable and once you learn easy to use and schedu;e for automatic scans.
Michel Ney
Kaspersky
by Phenom. - 2/24/07 1:08 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Blocks 100% Threats, other av software doesn't.
McAfee: My Qwest provider has it for free
by blogm3 - 2/24/07 1:22 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My computer came with Norton but I had to disable it or my phone company internet provider wouldn't install since they use McAfee and it conflicts with Norton. McAfee is not 100% effective. I use supplemental virus protections to double check McAfee's work. I then use them on an oncall basis to rid whatever McAfee misses.
Finally dumping Norton
by wmorgan999 - 2/24/07 1:40 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
After years of putting up with Norton and its install problems and memory Hog programs, I finally dumped and Started usin the CA product as it was supplied with my new roadrunner service - what a dream- installed first time - the firewall seems to be a copy of zonealarm and the EZSpam is simple but efficient, and the privicy guard seems to let me know what is happening without having to check everything. hopefully CA will be around long enough to continue with the product.
AVG
by bugman68 - 2/24/07 1:48 PM In reply to: Which antivirus utility protects your computer? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Switched to AVG from Norton a year ago as I thought it would speed things without loss of effectiveness. I have no complaints and as an added bonus, it is free.
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