Author Topic: Warning for McAfee users (Read 718 times)

Skuzzy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2006, 04:20:31 PM »

I dunt have the patience for it. None of my data files are on a local drive. They are all on my Linux file server. I just have the applications and the OS on my local computer.

When I want to use my computer, I do not want to be bothered with having to re-install stuff.

I really do not miss anything on the Internet. I very seldom ever look for anything on it anymore. It's gotten to be more of a pain than a help. Heck, I have started going back to the library when I need to do research. Google something and you get 17 bazillion worthless entries and have to weed through them to find the thing you want.

Mustaine · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2006, 04:29:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy
...Google something and you get 17 bazillion worthless entries and have to weed through them to find the thing you want.

true. you know they are actually teaching my buddies kids how to search the internet "efficently"

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2006, 04:44:32 PM »

Uh oh. I think he gave you a direct challenge Skuzzy.

I smell a PWN!! coming on.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 04, 2006, 05:16:39 PM »

Pud-pullers are not a challenge Star. Just an irritation. Like a rash.

Clutz · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2006, 05:46:08 PM »

What is a library? I have heard of these before.

The internet is the information highway. Herpies virus and all its still good stuff. I aint going to give up my porn, sheesh.

Elfie · « **Reply #20 on:** August 04, 2006, 05:59:35 PM »

I use AVG anti-virus from http://www.grisoft.com it works well, has regular updates and its FREE. FREE = best 4 letter word in the English language imo

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2006, 01:17:04 AM »

Nod32 on commercial side. http://www.eset.com

Lightweight, simple and effective.

WhiteHawk · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2006, 06:41:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Elfie
I use AVG anti-virus from http://www.grisoft.com it works well, has regular updates and its FREE. FREE = best 4 letter word in the English language imo

Yea AVG here also. No problems for 5 years.

cpxxx · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2006, 06:46:32 AM »

McAfee came with this computer but I warned off it by a friend. I thought he was exaggerating but took it off anyway. Now I see why. I've used AVG for a while. A couple of viruses crept in. I suspect from my wife's emails

But otherwise no problems.

Mustaine · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2006, 04:32:19 PM »

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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
Uh oh. I think he gave you a direct challenge Skuzzy.

I smell a PWN!! coming on.

not at all, i was just freaked that they are teaching 10 year old kids how to sucessfully find something on the interent.

just what happens when their highly tuned internet search capabilities are unleashed on their parents PC late one night with no-one watching?!

it's actually a class. internet usage, along with social studies i think.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2006, 12:44:41 AM »

Hehe, Skuzzy pulled the post I was referring to. Someone who wont stay dead stuck his head up for air and was giving Skuzzy the raspberry. Unfortunately I cant edit my post now lol.

Vulcan · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2006, 07:50:58 AM »

I still use McAfee. I like it. But I use either the corporate or managed product (different to retail stuff).

Its worth noting that ALL the major AV vendors have had holes in the last 6 months. Trend, Symantec, Ca, McAfee etc.

If it wasn't McAfee then next choice for me would have to be NOD32, they seem to be doing very well.

Oh, and for you guys using AVG. It rates extremely poorly in all major tests, <60% detection rates. So you may think you haven't had a virus in years but the reality is most likely otherwise. And that rating is for the commercial version - not the freeware.