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Title: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: mathiasklick on August 01, 2012, 01:53:59 PM
I have been using Avast Home edition on my personal computers since 2003. I started a new job a couple of months ago and I got a MacBook Pro. I now use ClamXav but I want to change it to Avast for Mac.

My question is: Am I allowed to use Avast for Mac on my business computer? I am wondering this since I can only find a free Avast for Mac version and not one for a business.

I hope someone knows how it works because I want to do the right thing.

Best Regards
Mathias Karlsson
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Asyn on August 01, 2012, 01:59:34 PM
My question is: Am I allowed to use Avast for Mac on my business computer?

Yes. :)
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: mathiasklick on August 01, 2012, 02:41:59 PM
Thanks for the reply Asyn :-).

I now discovered that my message was a bit unclear but.
My concern is regarding if I am allowed to use Avast for Mac
for free on my business computer.

Maybe the answer is still yes?

Best Regards



Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Asyn on August 01, 2012, 02:51:25 PM
1. Thanks for the reply Asyn :-).

2. I now discovered that my message was a bit unclear but.
My concern is regarding if I am allowed to use Avast for Mac
for free on my business computer.

Maybe the answer is still yes?

1. You're welcome.
2. That's how I understood it. And the answer is still yes. :)
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: mathiasklick on August 01, 2012, 03:52:21 PM
That sounds great.
Thanks you!

Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: tumic on August 01, 2012, 04:03:09 PM
My question is: Am I allowed to use Avast for Mac on my business computer?

You can not use the free version for commercial purposes. It is clearly stated in the license agreement. See section 2 - "Permitted Use of the Software"

I am wondering this since I can only find a free Avast for Mac version and not one for a business.

A business version of the product will come soon.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: mathiasklick on August 01, 2012, 04:19:58 PM
Thank you tumic for the answer.

Then I will wait for the business version, so I can do it the right way :-)

It would have been easier if it was clearly stated on the website that Avast for Mac is only free for
individuals and a business version will be coming soon.

Best Regards
Mathias Karlsson
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Asyn on August 02, 2012, 09:23:20 AM
You can not use the free version for commercial purposes. It is clearly stated in the license agreement. See section 2 - "Permitted Use of the Software"

Thanks for your input Tumic, I stand corrected.

Interesting is that it was announced otherwise here: http://www.avast.com/de-de/pr-avast-free-antivirus-for-mac-tops-cnet-download.com-in-3-days

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avast! Free Antivirus für Mac enthält die gleiche ressourcenschonende, preisgekrönte und viel gelobte Antiviren- und Anti-Spyware-Engine wie avast! Free Antivirus Version 7. Es ist für alle Benutzer völlig kostenlos – dies gilt für Heimanwender ebenso wie für Unternehmen.

So, if it isn't true (anymore..??), someone should correct that article..!! ;)
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Jan Gahura on August 02, 2012, 11:17:29 AM
Thanks for the suggestion. We'll correct that. The actual business version of avast! for Mac will be ready really soon.

Jan
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Asyn on August 02, 2012, 11:26:47 AM
Thanks for the suggestion. We'll correct that.

NP Jan. And thanks, it certainly will prevent any further confusion.

Asyn
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: bilbo--baggins on December 14, 2012, 11:49:58 PM
Any news on the business version for Mac?
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: tumic on December 19, 2012, 08:09:27 PM
The (Mac) business version is definitely available now. If you can not find it on the avast! web page (me either), than send an email to our support, they will help you to get it.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Asyn on December 20, 2012, 12:06:30 PM
The (Mac) business version is definitely available now. If you can not find it on the avast! web page (me either), than send an email to our support, they will help you to get it.

This one..!?? ;)
-> http://download.ff.avast.com/mac/avast_pro_antivirus_mac_setup.dmg
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: bilbo--baggins on February 05, 2013, 12:50:07 AM
The (Mac) business version is definitely available now. If you can not find it on the avast! web page (me either), than send an email to our support, they will help you to get it.

This one..!?? ;)
-> http://download.ff.avast.com/mac/avast_pro_antivirus_mac_setup.dmg

That's very strange. I've only just seen this reply - but in the meantime I've checked the Avast site regularly for an announcement or even a mention on there of a mac business version. Why is it hidden?
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Jan Gahura on February 05, 2013, 08:20:06 AM
It currently sold via resellers only.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: a_train on February 24, 2014, 05:08:31 PM
A business version of the product will come soon.

Well it is now 2014 (two years later). Where the f**k is the business version? The only thing I have been able to find is Avast Pro for Mac through European resellers. A.) As a U.S. resident I don't want to go through European resellers. B) Avast Pro for Mac isn't really the product I want.

The product I want is Avast endpoint protection for mac (which would integrate seamlessly with the small office administration console and Enterprise Admin console). Why hasn't this been developed yet? I can't think of a good reason. I think there is certainly a market for such a product (your competitors are already doing this!).
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Secondmineboy on February 24, 2014, 09:54:44 PM
I think Avast Free for Mac is for home use only, i would head over to Intego:

http://www.intego.com/
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: specimen9999 on February 25, 2014, 04:25:17 AM
Like other users have said there's Avast! Pro for Mac aimed at businesses: http://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB70#artTitle

But would too like to see an Endpoint version for Macs which would work in Hybrid Mac and PC Business Environments.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: a_train on February 26, 2014, 10:25:05 PM
I think Avast Free for Mac is for home use only, i would head over to Intego:

http://www.intego.com/

Intego doesn't look like it has an end point product (i.e. clients managed by a central management console). This is a must, which is why I said it my first post Avast Pro for Mac isn't the product I want. I want Avast Endpoint Protection for Mac.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: Secondmineboy on February 26, 2014, 10:27:02 PM
I think VirusBarrier has this but im not sure: http://www.intego.com/business/mac-virusbarrier#/overview

Were using it at school on about 60 Macs.
Title: Re: Avast for Mac on a business computer?
Post by: specimen9999 on February 27, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Sophos.