On Wed, 2005-03-02 at 10:43 +0000, Matt Fretwell wrote: > Mark wrote: > > > > An example: > > > We so have some Windows servers running since years which use McAfee > > > VirusScan Enterprise 7.0. > > > It loads DAT-File (definitions) a few times a day (as freshclam does). > > > But it also loads Engine-Updates every few months. Some of these > > > servers have not been touched for more than a year. It simply > > > works. > > > > > > This is what should be achieved, IMHO. > > > > MySQL distributes pre-compiled binaries, too (because of irky glibc > > issues on some platforms); and with great success, I might add. > > > To no one in particular, I'll mention first. > > If it is that important, run M$ & Exchange. You'll have your auto updates > then. > > I really do wish people would stop constantly whingeing about what Clam > doesn't do. Be thankful for what you have. And if you're admins, what do > you get paid to do? > > > Matt
I certainly don't think this is whining. It's a discussion about enhancements to a really awesome product. I don't think it's bad to want to improve. And as an admin, my job is to balance cost (including maintenance time - grabbing the latest source, compiling it and distributing it across my servers) against benefit. I certainly see benefit in a self-updating product a la McAfee. Thomas _______________________________________________ http://lurker.clamav.net/list/clamav-users.html
