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From:Neil Bothwick
Date:25 May 2001 at 16:32:53
Subject:Re: VirusChecker_II

Alan Buxey said,

>> > ..so install 'safe' as well
>>
>> Safe is a different type of program. It should be used as well as a
>> virus checker, whether or not the virus checker needs updating.

> exactly. safe is more frequently updated - but is not a disinfecter
> it just alerts you

The frequency of updates isn't that relevant. You should run both
because they do different jobs. Virus Checker detects virus infected
files while Safe picks up on trojans.

Cheers

Neil



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