Trust me, unless you write ALL your own stuff, you don't know what "features" the DLLs that run your apps come packaged with, and if you're not running Linux, the OS kernel either. Fortunately, major attacks are still relatively infrequent, but one will eventually happen that affects some OS element that's deep in the kernel, and users of well-connected, frequently-updated antivirus programs will be blissfully running their businesses, while folks like Valis will be trying to reconstruct their enterprises from the backup tapes he probably also doesn't use. Real programmers DO use anti-virus software.
That said, there are already a number of horror stories on the 'net about NAV 2005. I wouldn't assume it's "better" (well-behaved?) than 2004. Any software is a balance between the benefits derived, and the effort required to administrate it. These are starting to be a tough call.
For Judy Wilkerson, a NAV version is usually good for four years or so. If you've worked the bugs out of your current versions, just renew the def update subscriptions.
We're successfully running a Windows VNC through three different versions of NAV, including NAV 2004 and 2005. They do require some setup.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Hernandez, Magdalena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:11 AM
Subject: RE: Norton
I know this is not a preach forum, but not running anti-virus of any form is
very short-sided. Viruses come in all forms today. You can get viruses from
websites (that automatically download things), instant messaging, and email.
You do not have to run Norton. There are many kinds of anti-virus programs out there.
Magdalena Hernandez Network Consultant Westline Medical Management -----Original Message----- From: Valis Keogh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 7:21 AM To: Judy Wilkerson; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: norton
norton and mcaffee both cause problems
i dont run any antivirus software normally. if you are fully aware of what
you are doing, then running it is virtually POINTLESS unless you WANT to
give yourself problems and slow down your computer. if you know what you
are doing, you can avoid the viruses that are out there (dduuuhhhh... i'll
open this attachment!!!), and the new viruses that come out you aren't
protected against ANYWAY until several hundred people GET it and the company
updates and you get the update.
whenever i have a suspicion, the two online virus scanners from trend micro
and symantec are run, which are inhertently the most up to date.
valis
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Judy Wilkerson Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 8:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: norton
Has anyone have it yet? I know some of mine are going to expire and 2004 has been a pain.
Judy Wilkerson Flower Patch -------Original Message-------
From: Charles Smith Date: 10/12/04 05:46:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: norton
hope norton 2005 works better than the last one
--- This Mail is Certified by AVG as virus free
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.775 / Virus Database: 522 - Release Date: 08-Oct-04 _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of 07_footer.gif]
[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of IMSTP.gif]
[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type Image/jpeg which had a name of
07_tile.jpg]
_______________________________________________
VNC-List mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To remove yourself from the list visit:
http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
_______________________________________________
VNC-List mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To remove yourself from the list visit:
http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
_______________________________________________
VNC-List mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To remove yourself from the list visit:
http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
_______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
