While looking for Frisk's F-Prot on the Web, I ran across Command Software
systems Antivirus. I was/am a bit confused. I did download an evaluation
copy of CSSAV, and the "engine" is named fprot. Do you know if they are the
same product, or if there is a preference for one vs. the other. Thanks for
the excellent write-up.
Lee Woolman
> From: "Jerry Murdock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:39:21 -0400
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Declude & antivirus program
>
> For that number of accounts, in a corporate environment, a necessary question
> is what you are using for desktop/server protection outside of mail?
>
> If the licensing will allow use on a server(and it's not NAV), then you could
> probably just use it with Declude.
>
> Mcafee is actually my favorite command line scanner, but the license contains
> verbiage about "server use" needing a license for each workstation connecting
> to a server. The license is a little murky, but if you are already using
> Mcafee for the desktops your probably OK.
>
> Of the stand-alone/single-copy products F-Prot, Kaspersky, and Norman have the
> cleanest licensing for server use.
>
> F-prot has a great reputation, and is the price-leader. I use F-Prot as my
> first line defense with Declude, and to-date have not had anything fall
> through. I have been VERY happy with it for command-line use with Declude.
> The on-access Windows version is relatively no-frills, but effective for
> desktop use. The Windows version is not meant for server use, IMO, and I
> wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for an on-access scanner for server
> use. F-Prot for Declude is the best price at only $20(you don't need the $40
> Windows version for Declude). That $20 or $40 actually the "minimum" license
> for 20 PCs, so you are legal to use it on up to 19 other machines if you have
> need.
>
> Kaspersky is an excellent fully-featured on-access and command line scanner.
> The server version is a little pricey at $560, but the licensing is clean with
> no per user/per workstation strings. Again, it's an excellent product, with
> one of the best reputations around in the AV circles.
>
> Norman's licensing looks clean, but I've only seen the "trial" version of the
> license. It has a good reputation and looks to be fully-featured as both a
> command-line and on-access scanner. My testing looks good, but I can't speak
> for it in "real world" situations. I believe pricing is also in the sub-$100
> range.
>
> On the PC, Dr Solomon IS Mcafee. At one point they were different, but I
> don't think there is any substantive difference now. I believe the Dr Solomon
> label is marketed more outside the US. The one Dr Solomon license I saw was
> the same as that for Mcafee.
>
> Norton AV does not have any decent command line functionality, and is not
> appropriate for Declude. NAV in any form is my least-favorite of major AV
> products.
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dale McDiarmid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 3:36 PM
> Subject: [IMail Forum] Declude & antivirus program
>
>
>> Hello...
>>
>> I am considering installing Declude on my IMail 6.04 NT server. I'm trying
>> to decide on which anitivirus program to use. Declude's website mentions
>> that most IMail admins use Frisk's F-Prot or McAfee, then it says that
>> others use Kaspersky, Sophos, Norman or Dr Solomon.
>>
>> Aside from McAfee, I must admit I'm not familiar with any of these. Sophos
>> looks too expensive. Frisk's F-Prot looks promising.
>>
>> It's a small corporate mailserver, with less than 100 accounts. I'd be
>> interested in any recommendations or opinions.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> D.
>>
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