These programs are like the flavors at Baskin & Robins, a well known ice-cream vendor in the U. S. Or, if you prefer, "different strokes for different folks". Chris, you have a real issue with AVG at any time. I must point out that the best way to get protection from any of these packages is to purchase the paid for versions. To quote Will Rogers, "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch!" I believe that the manufacturers offer a free version of their products because they just might encourage someone to buy a better product if they get reasonable success from the free software. For those who can't afford the cost, having some kind of free anti-virus protection is worlds better than having none at all.
However, my concern is about how these versions work with Jaws. Apparently, Freedom Scientific agrees and they are trying to deal with the conflict between Jaws and AVG. Why would they do this? Well, for one thing, of all anti-virus programs available here in the U. S. AVG is rated one of the best. It is also the one purchased more frequently by computer users. Compared to Avast, AVG outsells that program at about 25 to 1. Is it a better program in the free version? Not necessarily. But when it comes to the professional edition, there are very few programs out there that offer better compatibility and ease of operation. That was true of AVG until this latest issue. Unfortunately, AVG seems to have taken a page from the Norton book of dirty tricks and inadvertently created something which doesn't function with Jaws very well at all. That should be our primary concern here. I am reading conflicting messages. Some say that with the new version of Jaws, AVG works fine. Others say that it still is giving them problems. Before I do something I'm going to regret, I need to know which is correct. 1. I have loaded the newest version of Jaws. 2. I have uninstalled AVG 7.5 but I have retained the .EXE file and my code key. 3. If I load AVG 8 now, will it function correctly or will it crash as some have indicated? Chris has his opinion about AVG but I'm a bit concerned that he is trumpeting his personal dislike for the software and ignoring the essential problem we are having. The fact is that at the best of times, AVAST is a pain in the neck. Some of the functions have never been accessible. It might be a fine program but it has never worked as well as the older versions of AVG where compatibility with Jaws is concerned. That isn't opinion ladies and gentlemen, it's simple fact. I am not criticizing AVAST in any way. It just doesn't work that well with Jaws. That goes for older versions as well as the most current one. As I said in the beginning, everyone has their preference. I want to find an anti-virus program with excellent ratings which will work well with Jaws. That's all people. I'm not interested in creating a fire fight between those who like AVAST and those who prefer AVG. I just want to know. Don't you? John Justice My job feeds my family, music feeds my soul. PERSONAL E-MAIL: [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/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
