This raises for me the general question of what people are running for virus protection (if anything) on their vintage Macs -- meaning anything running with OS9.x and below. Any related comments on this subject would be welcome (at least by me!).... How careful do we need to be given the relatively [sic] diminished problem in the Mac world. (Or is that too quick an assumption?) Etc.
Rick > On Feb 8, 2005, at 1:08 PM, Cheryl Hanna wrote: > >> Listers, >> >> I've been using Virex 6.1. As of January, the definitions need version >> 6.2. >> I can't find or buy this upgrade anywhere and I'm wondering if anyone >> on >> this list has already solved the problem. Or at least hoping this is >> one >> place I can ask without being deriding for using OS 9. > > I just took a quick look myself and I think that you're out of luck > regarding updates. Here's what it says: > o1o8o1o8 > Product and Service-Specific Requirements > > McAfee Virex� > > Virex anti-virus software requires a Macintosh running Mac OS X > v10.2.6 or higher. A .Mac membership is required to download the Virex > application and any subsequent updates. > > Hardware Requirements: Your Macintosh must have a G3 processor of > 300mhz or higher, and at least 12MB of free disk space. > > Virex Updates > > After downloading and installing Virex 7.5 for Mac OS X, activate > eUpdate to update Virus Definitions (DAT) files automatically. > > Activating eUpdates: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. > Click .Mac and make sure your .Mac member name and password are entered > correctly. Open Preferences in Virex and make sure eUpdate is checked. > Every time you login to your computer, when Virex is launched, it will > inform you of available updates. > > dan_A -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
