[AT] O/T anti virus software question

[David Bruce]

Not to pile on here but I've used AVG myself for several years and I've been 
pleased with it.  It doesn't have as much of a requirement for resources as 
Norton does and it is much easier to uninstall.  In the past, I've had problems 
with Norton causing problems because it requires so much in the way of 
resources.  AVG has a free version for home use and a paid version for business 
use - I think you can also get discounts on the business version for multiple 
computers. Also I've used (and currently use) AVAST! because it also does 
scanning for websites, p2p files (I occasionally download Linux distributions 
using a P2P application - I don't do the mp3 downloading, I'm kind of funny 
about paying people for their work - even had a "legal" C-band satellite years 
ago).  AVAST! does require more in the way of resources than does AVG but I like 
it on my XP system (www.avast.com for those who are interested).
Again, ymmv but I've had good success with both of these.  I kind of gave up on 
Norton and McAfee years ago.

David

msm10301 at juno.com wrote:

> Cecil,
> I have to second what Bob says about AVG. I've been using it for years after Norton let a virus through that crashed my entire system. Why not download the free version, and run it on the other 3 computers? I think you'll find it much less intrusive than Norton, and it doesn't gobble up as much memory. Virus updates are free, and it prompts you when your definitions are out of date. 
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -- "Bob W" <RGW13 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Cecil,
> 
> Have you tried the free AVG anti-virus from Grisoft. I have used it for a
> while on one of my computers and a friend has been using it for years.
> Neither of us has had any virus's get through using it. Your mileage may
> vary.
> 
> http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php
> 
> 
> Bob W [FL]
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> <-----Original Message-----
> <From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> <[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of Cecil Monson
> <Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:58 PM
> <To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> <Subject: [AT] O/T anti virus software question
> <
> <
> <	I have to buy an antivirus program to protect five of
> <our computers that are presently without protection. These are
> <in two locations - here and in my wife's office and are both
> <business and home computers including a laptop.
> <
> <	I searched on line and looked at what CompUSA and Tiger
> <Direct have and found what I want on the Tiger Direct website
> <for $189 for the 5 pack. This does not appear to be a bad price
> <when compared to the full price.
> <
> <	The question is, does anyone know of a better place to
> <look than these two locations? They are all I know of. We called
> <Staples but they do not carry multiple packs which surprised me
> <as they are supposed to be business oriented and if they don't
> <sell to businesses, who do they sell to?
> <
> <	Anyhow, if you know of a place to try, I would appreciate
> <any help I can get with this. Thanks in advance.
> <
> <Cecil