> Hello All!! > > Recently I tried to update ClamAV database by using "freshclam", and I > recevied a warning message: > > *** WARNING: Your ClamAV installation is OUTDATED - please update > immediately! > *** WARNING: Local version: 0.80 Recommended version: 0.81 > > I want to know if I continue using version 0.80, Clam will work fine? Or > I MUST to update Clam to it work fine? > This question has been asked (and answered) many times. As the version increases, the needed functionality level also increases. By running an older engine, you will not be able to detect virus' that are using newer functionality of the engine for detection. So, clam will continue to function, but at a reduced level, not detecting all virus'.
> Thanks, > > -- > Marcelo > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-users > -- Ken Jones _______________________________________________ http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-users
