Decisions to be made.

superscaper

MercilessKiller wrote: »

How big are they though that's the key! hehe. I got myself some NAS! This is the first time I've started backing up since my first computer.. 7 years ago! I now feel satisfied haha.

Donnie, never said its perfect.

Right time to prepare for New Years!

500 GB and 4 GB respectively. Although I'm completeley pished as I type this so forgive me any errors or typos. I did type up my entire computer this afternoon and that did feel good. Didn't take too long and first time I've made use of my firewire ports as well.

timread

OK Donnie, it was a minor cheap shot. Sorry. I thought my gist was still good-natured though.

The rest of my post I stand by 100%. I make no claims as to my intelligence. I've been working in the IT industry for 11 years, including evaluating AV software at the enterprise level. Let's have some direct quotes from that article I linked, rather than innuendo eh?

"AntiVir is the most effective free antivirus package we've seen"
"achieved a remarkable 92% detection rate in our tests"
"A free package that scores highly, beating almost all its big-name competition"

Look, it's clear you have some issues with the product, and we've all discussed the good and the bad. Now it's down to people to opt for what they feel comfortable with.

Let's not forget that AV software is really just a band-aid on insecure coding, and people exploiting those insecurities. Something which (without wanting to open a whole other can of worms!) Microsoft recognised was a major issue in their operating systems several years ago now, and is gradually trying to address.

Donnie

Look, it's clear you have some issues with the product

NO. It's the overreaction of MK that gave you that impression.

Rather than the gushing review given by MK, I chose to highlight the possible pitfalls, for the reader to consider.

If after having this information, the reader decides to use the product, he/she is doing so with more complete information.

MK should know; There are lies, damned lies, and statistics

Posting a link to a test that only shows discovery of Malware whilst ignoring all the other parameters doesn't tell you how the program will perform in 'the real world'.

He didn't even mention that the winner of that particular test went to a product that isn't even an AntiVirus product.

In conclusion; I'm sure it's a good product, but do your research to see if it's the product for you.



I wonder about the gutless wonders who were egging the poor boy on. They should be ashamed. :rotfl:

MercilessKiller

Donnie wrote: »

NO. It's the overreaction of MK that gave you that impression.

Rather than the gushing review given by MK, I chose to highlight the possible pitfalls, for the reader to consider.

MK should know; There are lies, damned lies, and statistics

I wonder about the gutless wonders who were egging the poor boy on. They should be ashamed.

Donnie. Just no need for these comments on a friendly helpful forum. I'm sure a lot of people on here just want to tell you to shut the hell up! Its ridiculous! You're merging a debate on anti virus into a personal conflict with me! Its mad!!!!!

MK does know there are lies, damned lies and statistics. But I also know that the ONLY thing that is going to show which is the best virus detection tool, is, statistics! And you can argue that can you? If you're arguing against maths, then you really are a......

As for my over reaction.. You're the one that's come out insulting me so I don't think you can say I've over reacted.. *sigh*.

Donnie, in all honesty, I don't think many people here give a damn what you say anymore.

So cheers everyone :beer:

P.S Superscaper: Hungover yet?

espresso

OK islandman, I have followed the healthy international mass debate and before this thread is finally closed, put us out of our misery and tell us which programs you actually chose to install?

System

Sorry, like many more, I've somewhat been distracted and clearly forgot to tell you what we did. We chose AVG, . So now with that on board so to speak, our daughter has left home complete with laptop in readiness to keep in contact when she arrives in the Falklands on Friday for several months.

Just in case you're interested, the temp at this moment in time 9.55am in London is 11 C and in Port Stanley 11C, 6.55am

espresso

islandman wrote: »

Sorry, like many more, I've somewhat been distracted and clearly forgot to tell you what we did. We chose AVG...........

:rotfl:

So the rather blinkered and over enthusiastic sell by MK actually fell on stony ground, I'm sure Donnie will be pleased!

MercilessKiller

I can imagine his reaction! Though I'd rather not

At least islandman didn't pay for a solution though That's the best part of all.

Donnie

MercilessKiller wrote: »

Donnie. Just no need for these comments on a friendly helpful forum. I'm sure a lot of people on here just want to tell you to shut the hell up! Its ridiculous! You're merging a debate on anti virus into a personal conflict with me! Its mad!!!!!

MK does know there are lies, damned lies and statistics. But I also know that the ONLY thing that is going to show which is the best virus detection tool, is, statistics! And you can argue that can you? If you're arguing against maths, then you really are a......

As for my over reaction.. You're the one that's come out insulting me so I don't think you can say I've over reacted.. *sigh*.

Donnie, in all honesty, I don't think many people here give a damn what you say anymore.

So cheers everyone :beer:

P.S Superscaper: Hungover yet?

Overreacting again? :rolleyes:


There was no debate, just a statement of facts; which you chose to rail against.

Are you a girl or a boy? Because...... you are acting like a girl.

If you're arguing against maths, then you really are a......

Oh dear...another blunder: BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics from Imperial College.

Would have gone Postgraduate if I hadn't already retired from running a successful business(Yes, in my twenties).

I don't need to cut and paste useless links in order to inform the reader of caveat emptor.


I thought you were outta here.


I wonder why all of your fans don't post for themselves. :rolleyes:

That's why I'm on my travels for nine months a year, helping others as much as I can and they are in the UK freezing their parts off, hiding behind PMs and goading you into making a fool of yourself.

How silly do you think I feel, sitting on the beach with my laptop, typing this to you?

My point remains exactly the same as when I began. Check that the program fits your needs.

Are you disagreeing with that? Maybe it is you that is argumentitive(sic)?


PS. I could do this all day.

MercilessKiller

haha.. I don't think I'm the one making a fool out of myself Mr mathematics honours degree (like anyone here cares.....)

I love the way you have to feel like you need to explain to everyone on MSE about your education and business success in order for people to respect you? Shame it won't work.

To be honest, you must feel very silly. I mean when I'm on a beach the last thing I want to do is sit on my laptop. But I guess that's just a personal option... Would rather spend time with my girlfriend on holiday than typing away on MSE.... Never mind eh?

Wonder when a mod will finally close this?