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whats the best anti virus protection?

  • 27-02-2007 12:53am
    #1
    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭


    hey guys need some advice on what virus projection to get for my powerbook? used have norton for my pc! any recomendations? cheers.


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  • #2
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    You can get Norton for Mac but you don't need it.

    Viruses really aren't an issue for macs.

    I've been using macs for about 10 years and have yet to come across a virus.


  • #3
    triple h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭triple h


    my advice, none.

    I know mac is not 100% bullet proof, but it is safer than windows.

    By the way if you were walking past a building site on your way to the shop or work would you put on a hard hat while passing. What i am saying is that once you stay away from dicey sites on the web and stick to the safe places you are safe.
    am i right or wrong people.


  • #4
    DeBeere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭DeBeere


    Haven't used anti-virus either, plus from my experiences with Norton on Windows format I definitely won't be getting a copy...


  • #5
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,192 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    I don't use any, but if your required to because of your school or work then use ClamXav http://www.clamxav.com/ . It free and a hell of a lot better then Norton.


  • #6
    tonyboy247
    Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭tonyboy247


    All depends what system version your running if its OSX you can relax in the main though yes clamx is your best option...if your in the classic/9 spec you may aswell upgrade as the cost and time farting with virus software and headache tablets etc....anyhow I have delt with piles of viruses...i remember the good ole days of WDEF that was great, every bugger had it... Mr. Norton has made his cash now, so keep yours in your pocket. ;)


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  • #7
    wanabe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 368 ✭✭wanabe


    thanks for the advice guys! much appreciated!


  • #8
    patto_chan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭patto_chan


    uncle_sam_ie wrote:
    I don't use any, but if your required to because of your school or work then use ClamXav http://www.clamxav.com/ . It free and a hell of a lot better then Norton.

    I concur. I've been using ClamXav since i heard about it on this forum some time ago.


  • #9
    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    wanabe wrote:
    hey guys need some advice on what virus projection to get for my powerbook? used have norton for my pc! any recomendations? cheers.

    Burn any copies of Norton you have. PC or Mac.


  • #10
    muggyog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭muggyog


    You should have made this a new thread. Useful app. Funny to see that while the iPhone was keeping tabs on you, it doesn't work the other way around!


  • #11
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    New topic moved to here


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  • #12
    muggyog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭muggyog


    I'll pack my bags and move there also!


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