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Tim S · 3rd Jan 2008, 10:19

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01...chunk_of_web/1

Security firm McAfee has unwittingly prevented users of its software from accessing large numbers of web sites thanks to a botched virus definition update.

Rebourne · 3rd Jan 2008, 10:33

Virus protection? Why would I need that?

Bauul · 3rd Jan 2008, 10:56

Titter. Not content with using hunks of your resources, McAfee clearly doesn't like you using the Web either. AVG all the way here.

Edit: Why have you included a link to the World Forum of Civil Societies Network? Are you sure you don't mean http://ubuntu.com/?

Digital-Prozac · 3rd Jan 2008, 11:40

Had to laugh... Used to work for these clowns. Not called McCrappy for nothing

yakyb · 3rd Jan 2008, 12:02

mcaffee and norton are essentially the same same thing and wouldn't use either at home. avg with a scheduled scan every morning works fine for me although i honestly cant remember when i last had a virus (prob about a year ago when i did something stupid) the only virus i can remember getting (through no fault of my own) is the blaster,its education thats needed really.

as for spyware tho i average about 5 new peices a day but that is quickly cleared up by AVG anti spyware

DXR_13KE · 3rd Jan 2008, 12:35

mcaffee used to be nice.... but now they are like norton, and i hate that AV, lots of computers i fixed got borked by norton.....

proxess · 3rd Jan 2008, 13:59

anti virus? anti spyware? those are terrible things! why not a pro-cleanPC? such negative people. you have no feeling of what is the meaning of the word Ubuntu!

Nikumba · 3rd Jan 2008, 15:41

This will explain the error my old man was having last night.

But then I'm uber pro and don't use AV never have done, i know what im clicking on.

Plus have 64bit Vista makes it immune to most viri

Kimbie

ssj12 · 3rd Jan 2008, 15:53

ill stick with my AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and Super Anti-Spyware Free edition thanks

DrFreeze · 3rd Jan 2008, 17:31

i have McAffee on my work machine (pre-configed dell, and since im only a contractor, im not gonna bother with the hassle of completely tuning a machine i will be leaving behind in a few months), and didnt notice anything, i accessed arstechnica yesterday and today, but only after an automated scan yesterday, so that might have fixed it before i could notice

all my own machine run linux, so no AV on there. And previously when running windows, i didnt run/need AV, or on occasion use AVG/avast

yodasarmpit · 3rd Jan 2008, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by proxess

you have no feeling of what is the meaning of the word Ubuntu!

I'll remember that whilst I'm playing CoD4 on my Windows based machine tonight, and as for virus's/viri I've not had an issue since MS Blast many years ago.

Linux may very well be more secure, but if you are sensible with Windows then you shouldn't have problems either.

As for McAffee though, that's just a steaming pile of dog poo.

Furymouse · 3rd Jan 2008, 20:06

Gotta say I love my firewall router and my IP's server side anti virus ( hugs router )
Havent had a single one that wasnt my own fault.

3rd Jan 2008, 10:19	#1
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3rd Jan 2008, 12:02	#5
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3rd Jan 2008, 12:35	#6
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,459	mcaffee used to be nice.... but now they are like norton, and i hate that AV, lots of computers i fixed got borked by norton..... __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

3rd Jan 2008, 13:59	#7
proxess Victim of AdvancedModernCapitalism Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The town of Love, Funchal Posts: 597	anti virus? anti spyware? those are terrible things! why not a pro-cleanPC? such negative people. you have no feeling of what is the meaning of the word Ubuntu! __________________ Netbook: Asus eeePC 901; 12Gb SDD; Custom Ubuntu 9.04 Minimal Compiz Standalone. Laptop: Intel Centrino Duo T5500 1.66ghz; 2048mb RAM; ATI Mobility Radeon x2300; Hitachi 120gb iPod Classic 120GB; Maxtor 160GB External; Ubuntu 9.10 x64 and Windows 7 x64.

3rd Jan 2008, 10:33	#2
Rebourne Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 321	Virus protection? Why would I need that?

3rd Jan 2008, 11:40	#4
Digital-Prozac What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Had to laugh... Used to work for these clowns. Not called McCrappy for nothing

3rd Jan 2008, 15:41	#8
Nikumba Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Dark Place Posts: 371	This will explain the error my old man was having last night. But then I'm uber pro and don't use AV never have done, i know what im clicking on. Plus have 64bit Vista makes it immune to most viri Kimbie

3rd Jan 2008, 15:53	#9
ssj12 VGChartz PR Manager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 232	ill stick with my AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and Super Anti-Spyware Free edition thanks __________________ http://thebladeclan.com

3rd Jan 2008, 17:31	#10
DrFreeze Minimodder Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 41	i have McAffee on my work machine (pre-configed dell, and since im only a contractor, im not gonna bother with the hassle of completely tuning a machine i will be leaving behind in a few months), and didnt notice anything, i accessed arstechnica yesterday and today, but only after an automated scan yesterday, so that might have fixed it before i could notice all my own machine run linux, so no AV on there. And previously when running windows, i didnt run/need AV, or on occasion use AVG/avast

3rd Jan 2008, 20:06	#12
Furymouse Like connect 4 in dagger terms Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SL,UT Posts: 359	Gotta say I love my firewall router and my IP's server side anti virus ( hugs router ) Havent had a single one that wasnt my own fault. __________________ "Get these oreos out of my way, Im trying to stab him!" Lapit mga kaibigan at makinig kayo!