Virus Scanning for Linux Email Downloader

[Richard R. Sivernell]

On Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:37:16 -0400 (EDT)
"Gerry Doris" <gerry at dorfam.ca> wrote:

> 
> > Thanks for the pointers to mailscanner and amavis.org. I'll check them
> > out.
> >
> > Are these free av products as prompt & thorough about updating virus
> > definitions as, say, Norton & McAfee? Seems like it would be a nearly
> > impossible job without significant full-time staff.
> >
> > Michael
> >
> 
> Mailscanner is free but the virus engines aren't.  You will still need a
> licensed version of McAfee, Sophos, F-Prot, or whatever virus package you
> decide to use.  Unfotunately, most of these packages are targetted at
> corporations and don't have an affordable price for small users.  I'm not
> sure what your appication is?
> 
> F-Prot will allow their package to be used for free on linux systems for
> personal/hobby use.  Business use requires a license.
> 
> Gerry
> -- 
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> 
> 
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f-prot is the best I have ever used. Give it a look.

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