On Sat, Oct 09, 2004 at 03:01:11AM -0400, Kevin Mark wrote: > Packages like virus checkers seem to be > composed of 2 parts: the app program and the data where the data in > this case are virus sigs and the app is say clamav. And the 'volitile' > part is the virus sigs whereas the app (once it hits stable) shouldnt > change unless it warrents a 'security' update. So, volitile should be > for the data/virus sigs that need updating when new bugs hit the 'net. >
No, often such kind of programs need engine update. That's true for both AV and antispam programs as well. -- Francesco P. Lovergine
