On 2008-08-20 17:31, Henrik K wrote: > On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 11:00:46PM +1000, Bill Maidment wrote: > >> Perhaps we could have two versions; one with a recent database, and one with >> an empty >> database. Then let the user decide which he requires. >> > > I agree, Sourceforge mirrors are pretty slow these days. ;) > > This reminds me, I'd rather not see ClamAV software updates at all unless > absolutely necessary. I have a very good example, the last free Bitdefender > for Linux: > > # ./bdc > BDC/Linux-Console v7.1 (build 2559) (i386) (Jul 6 2005 16:28:53) > > The (very small) binary works great even today! The whole engine and > components are updated together with signatures! > > 192205 2008-08-19 22:35 cevakrnl.xmd > 45811 2008-06-18 21:35 unpack.xmd > 20564 2008-08-04 20:35 zip.xmd > ... > > I guess they are some sort of pseudo-binary-code or whatever. I'd like to > see ClamAV use this kind of technology. >
Distributing binary executable code via database updates? I don't think that is a wise idea. Perhaps distributing bytecode would allow you to use older engines for longer time. Best regards, --Edwin _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://www.clamav.net/support/ml
