On Wed, 2 Mar 2005 00:34:33 +0100
"Steffen Heil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi
> 
> > Now you're comparing ClamAV to close source software where 
> > such a model is easy and painless.
> 
> And you are misunderstanding him.

No, I'm not. The OP wants us to provide binary updates for the engine.
After reading your post I conclude you want the same.

> He voted for distinction between engine and host software.
> Which I think is really a great idea (not a new one though).

The engine is already separated. See the sources.

> So, it might be a good idea to be able to update that file with
> freshclam. It needn't be your servers, but could be local company
> servers, which deliver the new binary and all company systems could be
> updates automatically.

This model has been already implemented and Debian packages for ClamAV
is a great example.

> And even if it is uncommon, it might not be such a bad idea to provide
> such updates on clamav.net. Not at the cost of not providing the
> source code, but as a quick way to update clamav for those users that

http://lurker.clamav.net/message/20050301.194512.4cd59372.en.html

We're not limited to three or four architectures.

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