[Ham-Mac] anti virus software

[Philip]

At some time fairly close to Sat, 4 Dec 2004 10:28:11 -0500,
rumor has it that John wrote:

> Macs/OSX don't need anti virus. I'm not sure there is any out there
> and if there is, it's a waste IMHO.
> 
> 73,
> John N1JM

>> Subject: [Ham-Mac] anti virus software
>> 
>> I have just purchased a new G5 and am waiting for Disc Warrior to
>> arrive. Can anyone on the list advise me of the best Anti Virus
>> software for the Mac that they have found?
>> 
>> tnx es 73
>> DE
>> WB2ZAB
>> Todd

I think ClamAV should work. It is open-source.
http://www.clamav.net/

I have only run it on Linux and Windows - but it should compile for Mac.
I don't think you are likely to have any virus trouble on your Mac, but
it can be comforting to know that I am not contributing to the spread on
such stuff.


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        Philip          73, de
                        KB0SWA