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limey · 06-03-2004, 05:53 AM

I know this is a pretty basic question but I have never dealt with it and so I am a little usure. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a friend who wants to install anti-virus protection on his 3 computers at his work. I don't know much about the network he has set up there, but assuming his internal network is based off from a dynamic ip - is it possible to just go out and buy Norton and install the same copy on all 3 computer stations. I guess my question is will Norton allow updates from multiple machines or will he have to look at some kind of liscencing - and if so what kind of expense might this be. Thanks for your help in advance.

Just to clarify - I am not looking to pirate any software or do anything illeagal like that - I am just interested on how I would install an anti-virus program on 3 different staions assuming they're sharing the same Internet connection and what kind of cost might this incur.
Thx.

hrdwareguy · 06-03-2004, 09:05 AM

Actually, unless you buy 3 copies of norton, or a corporate license, you are talking about pirating.

I'm not sure of the going rate for Norton, but buying 3 copies instead of a corporate is probably going to be cheaper.

Alternativly, you could use a free software such as AVG. The downside to the free services is that most of them do not update their definitions as often as the fee based services.

limey · 06-03-2004, 12:37 PM

That's kinda what I thought. Thanks so much for your help.

Speed_Gibson · 06-03-2004, 12:52 PM

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I have a friend who wants to install anti-virus protection on his 3 computers at his work.

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Alternativly, you could use a free software such as AVG.

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hrdwareguy · 06-03-2004, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the correction Speed_Gibson

Speed_Gibson · 06-03-2004, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by hrdwareguy
Thanks for the correction Speed_Gibson

glad to help, I seriously doubt that any anti-virus program that works decently will be free for coporate use. Main issues in that environment tend to be performance, vendor stability, and support rather than cost.
edit: I would choose AVG or Kaspersky in the coporate locale over Norton and McAffee anytime.

hrdwareguy · 06-04-2004, 04:03 AM

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Originally posted by Speed_Gibson
edit: I would choose AVG or Kaspersky in the coporate locale over Norton and McAffee anytime.

I use norton here and haven't had a problem with them at all.

Fearless_Hyena · 06-04-2004, 04:56 AM

For the longest time I didn't have any antivirus software installed on my home computer but instead used Housecall once or twice a week and don't remember ever getting a virus that caused any damage.

It's a free online scanner and you can put it on as many computers as you want. It's updated regularly enough and corporate-quality as far as I'm concerned. My only complaint is that because of its online nature, it can't Quarantine, but it's cleaned everything it's ever found just fine. Give it a shot!

06-03-2004, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
limey Insane Location: not there	Anti-Virus software question I know this is a pretty basic question but I have never dealt with it and so I am a little usure. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I have a friend who wants to install anti-virus protection on his 3 computers at his work. I don't know much about the network he has set up there, but assuming his internal network is based off from a dynamic ip - is it possible to just go out and buy Norton and install the same copy on all 3 computer stations. I guess my question is will Norton allow updates from multiple machines or will he have to look at some kind of liscencing - and if so what kind of expense might this be. Thanks for your help in advance. Just to clarify - I am not looking to pirate any software or do anything illeagal like that - I am just interested on how I would install an anti-virus program on 3 different staions assuming they're sharing the same Internet connection and what kind of cost might this incur. Thx. Last edited by limey; 06-03-2004 at 07:30 AM..

06-03-2004, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Actually, unless you buy 3 copies of norton, or a corporate license, you are talking about pirating. I'm not sure of the going rate for Norton, but buying 3 copies instead of a corporate is probably going to be cheaper. Alternativly, you could use a free software such as AVG. The downside to the free services is that most of them do not update their definitions as often as the fee based services. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

06-03-2004, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Thanks for the correction Speed_Gibson __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

06-03-2004, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
limey Insane Location: not there	That's kinda what I thought. Thanks so much for your help.

06-04-2004, 04:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fearless_Hyena Hello, good evening, and bollocks. Location: near DC	For the longest time I didn't have any antivirus software installed on my home computer but instead used Housecall once or twice a week and don't remember ever getting a virus that caused any damage. It's a free online scanner and you can put it on as many computers as you want. It's updated regularly enough and corporate-quality as far as I'm concerned. My only complaint is that because of its online nature, it can't Quarantine, but it's cleaned everything it's ever found just fine. Give it a shot!