[239] in sw-release-announce
Release of Virex 7.0 for Macintosh OS X
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Albert Willis)
Tue Nov 19 11:44:25 2002
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Good morning,
Information Systems is happy to announce support for Virex 7 for Mac
OS X 10.0.3 and above. Mac OS X 10.2 users should also install the
Hotfix, see below.
Who Should Download and Why
------------------------------
Any Macintosh OS X user, not already running Virex 7.0 or a
comparable anti-virus package should download and install this
version. For installation instructions see the link below. If you are
running Mac OS X 10.2, be sure to apply the Hotfix.
If you do not have local IT support, you can contact the Computing
Help Desk with questions about anit-virus software.
Notable Features
----------------
- Supports Mac OS X
- Detects Mac, Windows, and UNIX viruses
- Hotfix available for OS 10.2 users only
Known Issues
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- Virex crashes on Mac OS X 10.2 without the hotfix
- Monthly updates cannot be obtained automatically.
- Updates and hotfixes must be downloaded and installed manually.
- Scans must be done manually and can slow down the machine considerably.
- An administrator password is required to install Virex 7, the
Hotifx, and updates.
Where to get Virex 7.0
----------------------
The installer is available from http://web.mit.edu/software/mac.html
as Virex 7.0.
Before installing Virex 7.0 and (for OS 10.2 only) the Hotfix, please
review the system requirements and installation instructions at
http://web.mit.edu/is/help/virus/macvirus.html.
The page also provides instructions for installing updates and
initiating scans.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the
Computing Helpdesk at mac-help@mit.edu or x3-1101.
Thanks,
Al Willis, for the Mac OS X Release Team
Deb Bowser
Mary Ellen Bushnell
Brian Fisher
Janet Littell
Mike Sampson
Oliver Thomas
John Welch
Ginny Williams
DISCLAIMER:
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or patches through e-mail. Please DISREGARD ANY MESSAGES WITH
ATTACHMENTS SENT BY THIS TEAM. Most likely, they will contain viruses
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