Virex
Okay - I signed up for .mac. For $49 I'll give it a try. But I have a few observations to make about Virex.
First, it doesn't appear to automatically scan downloads and attachments. I have to manually do this.
Second, why aren't the virus updates available from the Apple Software Update utility? Right now it looks like I have to manually tell Virex to update. That's not very convienent.
Third, Virex is slow as can be. But that seems to be a problem with anti-virus software in general. I realize that a 60Gb hard drive is pretty sizable. So I'll forgive Virex in this case.
Anyone else?
First, it doesn't appear to automatically scan downloads and attachments. I have to manually do this.
Second, why aren't the virus updates available from the Apple Software Update utility? Right now it looks like I have to manually tell Virex to update. That's not very convienent.
Third, Virex is slow as can be. But that seems to be a problem with anti-virus software in general. I realize that a 60Gb hard drive is pretty sizable. So I'll forgive Virex in this case.
Anyone else?
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I prefer to manually have it scan things..... I guess that's just me. I figure if Apple includes it with .Mac, which i also purchased it may get some better features in the future.
Over-all I thought it was a pretty nice working app. I can't complain about the .Mac purchase, with Virex and Backup included in the package. I'm glad i made the purchase
I'm warming up to .mac but I'll adopt a wait and see attitude.
Regarding Virex I think it should be as automated as possible since I'm lazy and my laziness could end up defeating the point of the application if I don't update or scan.
<strong>Second, why aren't the virus updates available from the Apple Software Update utility? Right now it looks like I have to manually tell Virex to update. That's not very convienent.</strong>[/QUOTE
I had the same thought. Seems a bit inconvenient having to log in to .Mac to download and update Virus. I haven't poked around this yet... I do hope there is a faster way to update Virex. I want it done automatically.
<strong>OK. I know I'm old skool with OS 9 and all, but I know the backup part of .Mac doesn't work with OS9. Does anything other than the mail? Is it even worth it to get .Mac if you are on OS9?</strong><hr></blockquote>
OS 9 is dead! Get with the times
J :cool:
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OS 9 is dead! Get with the times
J :cool: </strong><hr></blockquote>
Stroszek,
There is a 6.1 version (for OS 9) of Virex listed on the .mac page. The OS X version is 7.1. I don't know if there are any capability differences or if the different release numbers simply reflect the move to OS X.
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Its like they ported Virex, then stripped 90% of its functionality. Jeeeez. No auto-definition updates, no auto-scanning, no nothing!!!
HOW in HELL is a normal Joe consumer supposed to know that????? They DONT! Hell, Im a power user and could care less to startup virex and check every damn file I download.
Norton AntiVirus for OS X is the ONLY way to go for now.
If I could and this were Versiontracker, it would get NEGATIVE stars. I wouldnt install it on my mac even if THEY paid me. Yeeesh
<strong>I was a 110% Virex supporter in OS 8-9. But the OS X version is the WORST CRAP I have EVER seen.
Its like they ported Virex, then stripped 90% of its functionality. Jeeeez. No auto-definition updates, no auto-scanning, no nothing!!!
HOW in HELL is a normal Joe consumer supposed to know that????? They DONT! Hell, Im a power user and could care less to startup virex and check every damn file I download.
Norton AntiVirus for OS X is the ONLY way to go for now.
If I could and this were Versiontracker, it would get NEGATIVE stars. I wouldnt install it on my mac even if THEY paid me. Yeeesh</strong><hr></blockquote>
I always thought Intego was top-notch, but I never saw their OS X Virus Barrier, just OS 9.
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OS 9 is dead! Get with the times
J :cool: </strong><hr></blockquote>
i know jamie, but i just can't afford it. i can barely afford $49.99!
<strong>I always thought Intego was top-notch, but I never saw their OS X Virus Barrier, just OS 9.</strong><hr></blockquote>
It hasn't been released yet is why
<strong>Okay - I signed up for .mac. For $49 I'll give it a try. But I have a few observations to make about Virex.
First, it doesn't appear to automatically scan downloads and attachments. I have to manually do this.
Second, why aren't the virus updates available from the Apple Software Update utility? Right now it looks like I have to manually tell Virex to update. That's not very convienent.
Third, Virex is slow as can be. But that seems to be a problem with anti-virus software in general. I realize that a 60Gb hard drive is pretty sizable. So I'll forgive Virex in this case.
Anyone else?</strong><hr></blockquote>
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Jared, thanks. I also posted my observations on the moderated Apple discussion boards so I know that those guys have to be reading what I wrote. Virex may do a fine job scanning, but the manaul requirements on the user make it seem archaic.