I wrote a combination batch file + perl script to check and download F-prot virus signature updates. It does it by logging into the site, doing a 'dir' and comparing the signature download dates against the most recent download. So it doesn't consume much bandwidth to check.
I prefer to upgrade signatures only interactively so I can immediately monitor the overall operation by checking the VIRUS.LOG file. There haven't been any bad signatures yet, but you never know. I could clean it up to run unattended and post it if anyone is interested. ----- Original Message ----- > It should only attempt to update the virus signatures online. The program > update has to be manually downloaded (with a valid customer number) and > installed. I have seen the virus update hang and wait for input when there > is a temporary network connection problem -- but it has never held up spool > processing. When you hit a key, it notices it is behind on updates and ties > again a few seconds later (unless you schedule the update, in which case it > usually hangs and can't be stopped, requiring a reboot to clear it). --- [This E-mail was scanned for viruses by Declude Virus (http://www.declude.com)] --- This E-mail came from the Declude.Virus mailing list. To unsubscribe, just send an E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], and type "unsubscribe Declude.Virus". The archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com.
