Re: [MSUNAG] Unhappy with NOD32
We’re actually just in the process of switching to Sunbelt’s VIPRE antivirus/antispyware – it’s a great upgrade so far from CounterSpy and uses low CPU (compared to the Symantic software we were using before).
Also, they’ll cut you incredible deals if you’re willing to order quickly (by the end of the month).
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Jack Kramer
Computer Systems Specialist
University Relations, Michigan State University
517-884-1231
From: Troy D Murray <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:27:07 -0400
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Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] Unhappy with NOD32
Since we're mentioning other anti-virus, I thought I'd mention TrendMicro. In the past I really, really liked their NeatSuite or Client/Server/Messaging product. Was very easy to administer, deploy and update from a central location. However, in the past year it's grown into something I've found more confusing, bloated and less effective then the robust and highly reliable product I found in the past.
Just my .02
-t
On Sep 16, 2008, at 11:24 AM, Steve Bogdanski wrote:
I don't have much experience with AVG, except for the free personal version that I install on family/friends/strangers personal computers (usually because they don't have any protection). It's always seems to get decent reviews, but not sure how well it would incorporate in an enterprise/managed environment.
Another option, one that we use here at CVM, is F-Prot. It's been reliable for going on 7 or years for us. We focused on this product before NOD32 became well known, mainly for reasons that set it apart from the main players in this field:
- small foot-print, in more recent versions the program has gotten larger but still doesn't seem to overly burden our older systems like McAfee or Norton.
- clients can be updated from a local location, this includes definitions and settings (by xml files)
- very, very affordable price
That being said F-Prot doesn't have some of the more advanced central administration features of NOD32, but does more then well for our 800-900 system environment (PCs and laptops).
Stephen Bogdanski
Network Services
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
David McFarlane <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> 9/16/2008 11:06 AM >>>
I recently had a bad experience purchasing NOD32. I like the
product, but I do not like how the company does business (a common
experience with other products/companies). So I am thinking of
switching to AVG Anti-Virus, which seems pretty good. Before I do,
can anybody tell me their bad experiences with how Grisoft does
business? If they are just as bad then perhaps I should just stick
with the devil I know. Thanks.
-- David McFarlane
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Michigan State University
Biomedical Research and Informatics Center (BRIC)
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East Lansing, MI 48824
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