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I used the paid version of Norton Anti-Virus for years, until recently. On a recommendation from one of my readers, I tried the free version of AVG 8.0.

Well, its been about 3 months since I switched and I`m ready to give you my analysis.

In my opinion, AVG 8.0 provides better overall protection than Norton. I especially like the new SafeSearch Link Scan feature where the software checks search results when you use one of the major search engines against AVG`s database for known malicious sites and warns you of the potentially harmful link.

What about you? What anti-virus protection do you use? Are you happy with it?

David Jackson

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I have used Norton....makes my computer so slow, zone alarm... now I had so many security issues i finally got a gov pack and everything seems to be running more smoothly.

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I also use AVG8, both the free edition on one computer and the paid on another.  Norton is a tremendous resource hog and slows your system considerably.


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I run AVG 8.0 on the advise of my computer service tech.  It takes less resources and works better.  He`s also the one that recommended I switch to FireFox Browser.  Both have work very well.


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I use the AVG 8.0 free as well. It has never let me down in 10 years. I use spy bot, Glary Utilities, and C cleaner. I only use Firefox Browser as well and all their goodies, I LOVE IT! :)
Catherine



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I have been using a product called clamav for many years on my clients and my local including server machines.  It works on Unix, OSX and windows.  I also have found it has database updates for virus at times faster then the larger commercial products.  I also like the idea of its open source model. 



Pat
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I use a Mac - it solves all of the problems mentioned above. As you can see, PC`s have inherent problems, where Macs do not - why spend so much time and money  defending yourself, when you could be working?