[X-Newbies] Re: Anti Virus Software

[Charles Martin]

> From: "Chris Walker" <chris at mymac.demon.co.uk>
> So the question is which is the best anti-virus software, or are they
> much the same?  I don't use .mac so Virex is out, which I guess leaves
> Intego or Norton.
>
You *should* use .Mac, but even if you don't, why does that rule Virex 
out? It's a standalone product just like any other.

As for which one is "best," I know from experience that Virex can be 
set to be almost totally invisible (one bounce then quit during 
startups), but I'm sure they are all EQUALLY effective at stopping all 
those OS X viruses -- which is to say, none.

> Has anyone experience of either of these that they might care to pass 
> on?
>  I'm most interested in whether either of them are obtrusive, or likely
> to mess up my system (X10.3.5) in any way.

Again, can't speak for the others, but Virex does not mess up my system 
in anyway. I'd beware ANYTHING with the Symantec brand on it though ...

_Chas_

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