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Old May 7th, 2012, 10:24 AM   #1
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Anyone know anything about "Avast" anti-virus for mac?

Before you jump on me, I am a long-time mac user, I know that malware problems are very new and very limited for macs; I am not chaffing at the bit to install anti-virus crap on my computer (I use ClamXAV and periodically scan for invasion).

I just heard about this product and am doing my due diligence on it, because I have clients who will ask about it.

Has anyone checked it out? Used it? What's your take on it?
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Invented by Pirates I suspect...lol

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Cool

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Old May 7th, 2012, 12:40 PM   #4
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Avast is a well respected PC antivirus company
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If ClamXV doesn't find it, it probably doesn't exist.
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I use the PC version for my Windows 7 install under VMWare Fusion, but don't routinely use any AV software on the Mac side. Clam XAV is there if I need it, but so far, I haven't.
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