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ClamXav 1.0.1 released

clamA new version of ClamXav was released last night. This is the OS X GUI front end to the popular ClamAV open source virus scanner.

Along with the most recent virus definitions (not that it really matters; you should be updating the defs reqularly anyway), the 1.0.1 release sports improved internationalization, translations for two new langauges (Nowegian and Turkish), and support for instalation outside the default folder.
 

A new version of ClamXav was released last night. This is the OS X GUI front end to the popular ClamAV open source virus scanner. Along...
 

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Daniel

how does this compare to Virex 6? It's free as well...

October 31 2005 at 1:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Arnold Ziffel

Aprodite has the best argument, at least at this point. Do you ever send your resume to potential employers? I imagine that more than 99% of all potential employers use Windows-based machines. Guess what it will do to your chances if you send them a virus-infected file? At a price of $0, ClamXav seems like it would be worth a try.

August 09 2005 at 2:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aprodite

One good reason is so that you don't pass on viruses to Windows machines. Lets say you download a file with a virus, while it won't affect your mac, if you sent that file to a friend or colleague who uses a Windows machine, then you have just infected them. Same reason we wash our hands when we have a cold, I can't get a cold twice at the same time, but if I sneeze & then touch you, then you'll probably get it

July 20 2005 at 7:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nick Mizgala

When thinking about security and virus protection on the Mac, look at it this way; Its a lot like doing fire or tornado drills. Its something you hope you will never have to use, but will be VERY useful if said disaster ever hits. One day a real virus threat will hit. Do you want your company or family's computer to be a causality?

July 20 2005 at 11:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hawks5999

I'm trying to figure this out, but I'm struggling. What is the purpose of an antivirus software on OSX again?

July 19 2005 at 5:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Thomas

Who uses this? Any reviews?

July 19 2005 at 5:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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