Re: Anti-Virus

[Tom Jedrzejewicz <tomjedrz@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thought this might contribute to the discussion ... The Six Dumbest Ideas in 
Computer Security

http://www.ranum.com/security/computer_security/editorials/dumb/

On 9/12/05, M. Lazarus <mlazarus@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Joe,
> 
> Isn't this concept, in a slightly different configuration, called a "thin
> client"?
> 
> -mark
> 
> At 9/12/05 09:05 AM, you wrote:
> >Hey everybody! Here's a REALLY interesting solution:
> >
> >http://www.nald.ca/connect/v4i6/db/software1.htm
> >
> >The idea is that your PC is completely frozen. Any changes are wiped
> >whenever you boot, including files. You start fresh every time. This
> >means that your changeable files need to reside on a network, and there
> >are obvious implications there, but overall it's an interesting idea.
> >
> >What do you all think? Especially for machines that regularly touch the
> >Internet, this could be quite cool.
> >
> >Joe
> >
> > > From: Jones, John (US)
> > >
> > > If you're set on switching vendors, eTrust is fine, as is NOD32 from
> > > eset, F-Prot, Kaspersky, etc. Some comments about AV software can be
> > > read here: http://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2005/8/1/0559/03379 .
> > > Basically, all the brands BUT Symantec/Norton and McAfee get mostly
> >high
> > > marks.
> 
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