Thank you Alex for keeping them on their toes. David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind-Computing Digest, Vol 103, Issue 3
>A friendly reminder from your moderators. If people reply to the list > digest, can they please change the subject line to reflect what they're > writing about? > Cheers. > Alex > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis > Sent: 12 May 2008 00:12 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind-Computing Digest, Vol 103, Issue 3 > > Yes listers; I've heard e xactly the same thing. I do however, have a > friend offered to come in one day and update me with version 8 or whatever > the latest avg version we get is so I look forward to the happy day, that > is > > unless this is an update that's more trouble than it's worth. Hopefully > it's no problem at all. > > > > till later listers > > > Dennis Arms. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 5:40 AM > Subject: Blind-Computing Digest, Vol 103, Issue 3 > > >> Send Blind-Computing mailing list submissions to >> [email protected] >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://mail.jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com >> >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Blind-Computing digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Avast query (David) >> 2. So Confused About AVG? (Victor Gouveia) >> 3. Re: So Confused About AVG? (Job Hunter) >> 4. Re: So Confused About AVG? (David Ferrin) >> 5. Re: So Confused About AVG? (Carlene Knight) >> 6. Re: So Confused About AVG? (Nimer) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:07:15 +0100 >> From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Avast query >> To: <[email protected]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> I have now used Avast a few times and it seems to work ok. Well, what I >> mean is, I can hear it working its way through the computer and making >> all > >> the usual noises. >> >> When I look in the pulldown menus I see that Status is unavailable, last >> scan report is unavailable and, I think, view report is also unavailable. >> Am I doing anything wrong or what? As far as I can tell I've adopted all >> the recommended changes I've seen on this list. >> >> David >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:13:00 -0400 >> From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> To: "blind Computing" <[email protected]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> Hi Folks, >> >> Before anyone goes off on me for having the gall to doubt Google, I am >> very confused about something. >> >> I've heard all the chatter about 7.5 not being supported as of May 31 >> and/or June 1 2008, however, does anyone else find it disconcerting that >> there is not a single mention of this fact on AVG's website? >> >> I just spent the better part of the last 4 hours looking for any mention >> of Grissoft ceasing support for version 7.5, and managed to turn up zip. >> >> I searched through the forums, the press releases, news, and everything >> on > >> their site makes no mention of 7.5 ceasing support on this or any other >> date in question. >> >> I am so confused, and, quite frankly, frustrated at the possibility that >> this may be just a rumour, and we've fallen pray to this. >> >> I understand that various users have gotten the message when downloading >> the newest update from the update manager within AVG, but how many have >> actually gotten this message, and was there a link within the notice that >> allowed you to get more information? >> >> If so, did anyone click on this link to get the more information, or did >> they just take the notice as gospel? >> >> Like I said, you would think that major news of this would be everywhere >> on the site, especially if the company wants to keep itself out of court >> for any possible lawsuits that may come about for not notifying the >> public > >> of this fact. >> >> Like I said, is it me, or what? >> >> I know this whole thread has been talked about to death, however, I've >> seen no concrete proof from Grissoft, and to date, everyone is talking >> about what other anti-virus to use, instead of getting the facts >> straight. >> >> I have two computers that I have to get out of my office, but I'm not >> going to go through the trouble of uninstalling AVG 7.5 if I don't really >> have to. >> >> So, can anyone, anyone at all, shed some light on this topic? >> >> >> Victor >> Co-moderator >> Blind Movie Buffs List >> Guidedogs List >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:01:00 -0400 >> From: "Job Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> To: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, >> <[email protected]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >> reply-type=original >> >> Yes, I got the message on my computer screen. There were two buttons: >> one >> button for upgrade now and one button for upgrade later. I choose the >> upgrade later button. >> I have just completed the installation of Avast Free Home and so far so >> good. >> John >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "blind Computing" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:13 PM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> >> >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Before anyone goes off on me for having the gall to doubt Google, I am >>> very confused about something. >>> >>> I've heard all the chatter about 7.5 not being supported as of May 31 >>> and/or June 1 2008, however, does anyone else find it disconcerting that >>> there is not a single mention of this fact on AVG's website? >>> >>> I just spent the better part of the last 4 hours looking for any mention >>> of Grissoft ceasing support for version 7.5, and managed to turn up zip. >>> >>> I searched through the forums, the press releases, news, and everything >>> on >>> their site makes no mention of 7.5 ceasing support on this or any other >>> date in question. >>> >>> I am so confused, and, quite frankly, frustrated at the possibility that >>> this may be just a rumour, and we've fallen pray to this. >>> >>> I understand that various users have gotten the message when downloading >>> the newest update from the update manager within AVG, but how many have >>> actually gotten this message, and was there a link within the notice >>> that >>> allowed you to get more information? >>> >>> If so, did anyone click on this link to get the more information, or did >>> they just take the notice as gospel? >>> >>> Like I said, you would think that major news of this would be everywhere >>> on the site, especially if the company wants to keep itself out of court >>> for any possible lawsuits that may come about for not notifying the >>> public >>> of this fact. >>> >>> Like I said, is it me, or what? >>> >>> I know this whole thread has been talked about to death, however, I've >>> seen no concrete proof from Grissoft, and to date, everyone is talking >>> about what other anti-virus to use, instead of getting the facts >>> straight. >>> >>> I have two computers that I have to get out of my office, but I'm not >>> going to go through the trouble of uninstalling AVG 7.5 if I don't >>> really >>> have to. >>> >>> So, can anyone, anyone at all, shed some light on this topic? >>> >>> >>> Victor >>> Co-moderator >>> Blind Movie Buffs List >>> Guidedogs List >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 4 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:15:38 -0400 >> From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> To: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, >> <[email protected]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >> reply-type=original >> >> You have got such a wonderful point that I must applaud this post. I >> personally can not verify this fact myself either. >> David Ferrin >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "blind Computing" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:13 PM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> >> >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Before anyone goes off on me for having the gall to doubt Google, I am >>> very confused about something. >>> >>> I've heard all the chatter about 7.5 not being supported as of May 31 >>> and/or June 1 2008, however, does anyone else find it disconcerting that >>> there is not a single mention of this fact on AVG's website? >>> >>> I just spent the better part of the last 4 hours looking for any mention >>> of Grissoft ceasing support for version 7.5, and managed to turn up zip. >>> >>> I searched through the forums, the press releases, news, and everything >>> on >>> their site makes no mention of 7.5 ceasing support on this or any other >>> date in question. >>> >>> I am so confused, and, quite frankly, frustrated at the possibility that >>> this may be just a rumour, and we've fallen pray to this. >>> >>> I understand that various users have gotten the message when downloading >>> the newest update from the update manager within AVG, but how many have >>> actually gotten this message, and was there a link within the notice >>> that >>> allowed you to get more information? >>> >>> If so, did anyone click on this link to get the more information, or did >>> they just take the notice as gospel? >>> >>> Like I said, you would think that major news of this would be everywhere >>> on the site, especially if the company wants to keep itself out of court >>> for any possible lawsuits that may come about for not notifying the >>> public >>> of this fact. >>> >>> Like I said, is it me, or what? >>> >>> I know this whole thread has been talked about to death, however, I've >>> seen no concrete proof from Grissoft, and to date, everyone is talking >>> about what other anti-virus to use, instead of getting the facts >>> straight. >>> >>> I have two computers that I have to get out of my office, but I'm not >>> going to go through the trouble of uninstalling AVG 7.5 if I don't >>> really >>> have to. >>> >>> So, can anyone, anyone at all, shed some light on this topic? >>> >>> >>> Victor >>> Co-moderator >>> Blind Movie Buffs List >>> Guidedogs List >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:36:51 -0700 >> From: Carlene Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> To: [email protected] >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> Hi: >> >> Did you get the message because it will no longer be supported, or >> because > >> your >> license expired? Just a thought. >> >> On Sun, 11 May 2008 13:01:00 -0400, you wrote: >> >>>Yes, I got the message on my computer screen. There were two buttons: >>>one >>>button for upgrade now and one button for upgrade later. I choose the >>>upgrade later button. >>>I have just completed the installation of Avast Free Home and so far so >>>good. >>>John >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>To: "blind Computing" <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:13 PM >>>Subject: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >>> >>> >>>> Hi Folks, >>>> >>>> Before anyone goes off on me for having the gall to doubt Google, I am >>>> very confused about something. >>>> >>>> I've heard all the chatter about 7.5 not being supported as of May 31 >>>> and/or June 1 2008, however, does anyone else find it disconcerting >>>> that >>>> there is not a single mention of this fact on AVG's website? >>>> >>>> I just spent the better part of the last 4 hours looking for any >>>> mention >>>> of Grissoft ceasing support for version 7.5, and managed to turn up >>>> zip. >>>> >>>> I searched through the forums, the press releases, news, and everything >>>> on >>>> their site makes no mention of 7.5 ceasing support on this or any other >>>> date in question. >>>> >>>> I am so confused, and, quite frankly, frustrated at the possibility >>>> that >>>> this may be just a rumour, and we've fallen pray to this. >>>> >>>> I understand that various users have gotten the message when >>>> downloading >>>> the newest update from the update manager within AVG, but how many have >>>> actually gotten this message, and was there a link within the notice >>>> that >>>> allowed you to get more information? >>>> >>>> If so, did anyone click on this link to get the more information, or >>>> did >>>> they just take the notice as gospel? >>>> >>>> Like I said, you would think that major news of this would be >>>> everywhere >>>> on the site, especially if the company wants to keep itself out of >>>> court >>>> for any possible lawsuits that may come about for not notifying the >>>> public >>>> of this fact. >>>> >>>> Like I said, is it me, or what? >>>> >>>> I know this whole thread has been talked about to death, however, I've >>>> seen no concrete proof from Grissoft, and to date, everyone is talking >>>> about what other anti-virus to use, instead of getting the facts >>>> straight. >>>> >>>> I have two computers that I have to get out of my office, but I'm not >>>> going to go through the trouble of uninstalling AVG 7.5 if I don't >>>> really >>>> have to. >>>> >>>> So, can anyone, anyone at all, shed some light on this topic? >>>> >>>> >>>> Victor >>>> Co-moderator >>>> Blind Movie Buffs List >>>> Guidedogs List >>>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>>> Address for the list archives: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>> [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the >>>> subject >>>> or body of a blank message to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>>> following address: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>>Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>>http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Message: 6 >> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:39:47 -0600 >> From: Nimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] So Confused About AVG? >> To: Victor Gouveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, >> [email protected] >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed >> >> Hello, >> This is OK. When you run your first scan, these things will no longer be >> unavailable. >> Thanks >> Nimer J >> >> >> >> Nimer M. Jaber >> Confidentiality Notice: >> The contents within is confidential and is intended for the addressee >> unless otherwise noted. If you feel you are not able to comply with the >> above terms, please destroy this email immediately. If you feel that you >> are not the intended recipient of this email, please reply to this email >> and notify the sender, then immediately destroy this email. This >> electronic message has been scanned by Avast Antivirus, and is not known >> to contain any harmful attachments. However, I will not be held >> responsible for any virus or spyware that may infect your machine. It is >> your responsibility to scan every attachment with a virus checker and a >> spyware checker. >> >> Contact Info: >> Tel: >> (720) (251-4530) >> Email: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Website: >> www.empowertheblind.org >> >> >> >> Victor Gouveia wrote: >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Before anyone goes off on me for having the gall to doubt Google, I am >>> very confused about something. >>> >>> I've heard all the chatter about 7.5 not being supported as of May 31 >>> and/or June 1 2008, however, does anyone else find it disconcerting that >>> there is not a single mention of this fact on AVG's website? >>> >>> I just spent the better part of the last 4 hours looking for any mention >>> of Grissoft ceasing support for version 7.5, and managed to turn up zip. >>> >>> I searched through the forums, the press releases, news, and everything >>> on their site makes no mention of 7.5 ceasing support on this or any >>> other date in question. >>> >>> I am so confused, and, quite frankly, frustrated at the possibility that >>> this may be just a rumour, and we've fallen pray to this. >>> >>> I understand that various users have gotten the message when downloading >>> the newest update from the update manager within AVG, but how many have >>> actually gotten this message, and was there a link within the notice >>> that > >>> allowed you to get more information? >>> >>> If so, did anyone click on this link to get the more information, or did >>> they just take the notice as gospel? >>> >>> Like I said, you would think that major news of this would be everywhere >>> on the site, especially if the company wants to keep itself out of court >>> for any possible lawsuits that may come about for not notifying the >>> public of this fact. >>> >>> Like I said, is it me, or what? >>> >>> I know this whole thread has been talked about to death, however, I've >>> seen no concrete proof from Grissoft, and to date, everyone is talking >>> about what other anti-virus to use, instead of getting the facts >>> straight. >>> >>> I have two computers that I have to get out of my office, but I'm not >>> going to go through the trouble of uninstalling AVG 7.5 if I don't >>> really > >>> have to. >>> >>> So, can anyone, anyone at all, shed some light on this topic? >>> >>> >>> Victor >>> Co-moderator >>> Blind Movie Buffs List >>> Guidedogs List >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >>> http://www.blind-computing.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the >>> subject >>> or body of a blank message to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >>> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-Computing mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com >> >> >> End of Blind-Computing Digest, Vol 103, Issue 3 >> *********************************************** > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
