> > o PRO version adds internal support for multiple virus scanners.
>
>Com'on, the main feature of pro version is multi-domain support,
>support for multiple scanner should be available for everybody !
There were a few reasons that this was only added to the Pro version. The
primary reason was a marketing one, to help increase the sales of the Pro
version. But, before I explain further, I should point out that you can
use multiple scanners with the Standard version -- but you need to write a
batch file to do it. So you aren't being left out.
The original idea behind the split to Standard and Pro versions was the
Standard version would include everything needed for basic virus scanning
(and then some), and the Pro version would offer extra functionality beyond
that. That way, we wouldn't lose sight of our main customer base
(typically companies that are careful about what they spend their money
on), since there aren't any "gotchas" with the Standard version. The
Standard version will "just do it", and catch the viruses.
The Pro version is designed for companies that need more than just standard
virus scanning. If a company wants to have some of their mail unscanned,
they should pay extra for that privilege. If they need the "warm and
fuzzy" feeling of having multiple scanners (and don't want to write the
batch file), they'll need to pay extra (note that the $20,000 SMTP-based
virus scanners only use one AV engine). That way, we can have extra
revenue coming in to help keep us ready for the future, while at the same
time still offering the low-cost Standard version.
Speaking of which, there is a chance that we will change things around
more, especially now that IMail AntiVirus is out. We may add a third
version, or change prices around somewhat. However, we still are committed
to making sure that our existing customer base doesn't get lost. We do not
expect to raise the price of the Standard version, or limit it in any way
(aside from the features that are already in the Pro version, or new features).
While I'm at it, we are also working on a new feature unavailable in any
other AV program (that we know of), that can stop the automatic spread of
viruses completely, that will also be going into the Pro version. It's
similar to banning all .PIF, .SCR, .VBS, etc. files, except that it is
virtually foolproof, and people can still send any files they want to.
-Scott
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