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Business Products => Avast Business => Avast Business for Linux => Topic started by: Vlk on January 27, 2005, 04:30:18 PM
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Hi all,
I'm glad to announce the public availability of avast! for Linux Workstations (which will likely be FREE for home users, just as avast! Home Edition is in the case of Windows). :)
Please feel free to test it and give us your comments.
Please note that the package does not include an on-access scanner as we somehow felt like it's not really unnecessary for a linux workstation (hopefully this situation will not change anytime soon).
The program will want a license key - you can use an avast! Home Edition key (if you don't have one, it can be obtained here: http://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG ).
Here're the download links:
- RPM package: http://files.avast.com/files/beta/avast4workstation-1.0.0-1.i386.rpm
- TGZ: http://files.avast.com/files/beta/avast4workstation-1.0.0.tar.gz
(signature: http://files.avast.com/files/beta/avast4workstation-1.0.0.tar.gz.asc)
Happy testing!
Vlk
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Thanks Vlk...
Now it's being provided free as for Windows...
I'll give it a try and post the comments :)
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running sweet on my linux box (Mandrake 10.1) with KDE.
Intalled as root and runs sweet under "user" also..made a short cut to it (avastgui) in the "start menu"....just have to click it, and my favorite AV is there ! Updater works also.
Thanks AVAST !
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My favorite AV is there ! Updater works also.
Now you have no reason do disappear anymore ;) 8)
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just wondering though....does it support some special linux compression formats or just the standard windows ones ?
Also, as i believe (could be wrong) that if you want to scan your "entire system", you need to run as root ? or not ?
i can't imagin Avast reading root's files when running as a user ?
I agree with not needing a on-acces for linux...if you atleast run your system as a user and not root.
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does it support some special linux compression formats or just the standard windows ones ?
Most of all Windows ones, i.e. including RPM, GZ, TAR/TGZ, CPIO, BZip2 (mainly for unix users).
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Hi all,
I am very glad there is a nice graphical virus program for linux now. I am trying to not use microsoft at home. I use Linux Mandrake 10.2. After installing the softare by clicking it in konqueror, I was kind of surprised. Nothing hapened. There is no icon installed in the menutree. But luckilly the man page is installed nicely and it is found even when you do not know the exact location.
I do think an on access detection would be nice, since I communicate a lot with others whoi are using Windows. I could easilly infect them. This of course is their responability, they should use virus software also. But I would like to not send viruses around. And I do not check all my messages with avast first, before forwarding.
I did find some problems also:
- Some cache files seemed to be too big for scanning. Ok, not a big problem, But what if they were really big doc-files?
- a mail message on my imap server (I use one PC as mailserever, running mandrake 9) is supposed to have a virus. But putting it in the chest was not possible. I think because the program does not have sufficient rights on the server (I was scanning from the client PC).
Is there a plan for integration with evolution or thunderbird?
Best regards! And good luck with this good project!
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It runs perfectly on my Fedora Core 3 setup. I downloaded the RPM file and double-clicked on it. It installed itself with no hassles.
This is a fantastic product. Thanks Alwil!!! :D
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I am going to try it because I loved Avast Home Edition... There is one software I would never change and that is Avast :)
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Hi folks.
It sounds great, and I will give it a try on my SUSE 9.2 Professional on my laptop.
I really love LINUX, and I don't like/want viruses.
The Newbie Coala from Vejle, Denmark
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Hi:
I have been using dual WinXP + Debain lately, with Avast Home on my WinXP Partition. Happy with Avast Home on WinXP. Is Linux Avast really necessary? I know there are Anti-Virus software for Linux. Most importantly I need a Proxomitron Clone to strip HTTP-Headers, and content filtering for my web-browsing. I am sure Avast Linux is just as good as WinXP, but is it really needed for Linux?
Alan
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Please note that the package does not include an on-access scanner.
Hope this change in the future...
Hope that avast! Linux get a GUI interface... Even F-Prot for Linux has one... :-\
Hope I can learn Linux after using Windows all my life :P
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I am currently downloading Fedora core 4 - 64bit, once i get it up and running (hopefully I will ;D) i will try Avast.
EDIT:
It works :)
Although it took me a while to work out which folder the shortcut was in, Accessories :)
I would like to have the ability to right click on files/folders and choose scan like in windows.
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i second previous request :)
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Hi All,
How do I tell if its scanning my in coming e-mail?
Thank you in advance. :)
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Hi All,
How do I tell if its scanning my in coming e-mail?
Thank you in advance. :)
Anyone?
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It doesnt scan incoming and outbound email.
Perhaps this would be implemented in a future release, i would certainly like it.
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It doesnt scan incoming and outbound email.
Perhaps this would be implemented in a future release, i would certainly like it.
Yes I agree, that would be very cool.
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Hi -
I just downloaded and installed the beta referenced in this thread. Unfortunately, it won't seem to accept my registration key.
I copied-and-pasted straight out of the email - but the OK button remains disabled.
I'm running Fedora Core 3 ...
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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scanning incoming/outgoing mails isn't implemented
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I use mandriva 10.2 and i cant find the avast folders anywhere. I am wanting to make a link for my desktop.
Anyone have any advice?
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I have never used mandriva, though unless your running under root (which you shouldnt be) all the files should be in your home directory, though they may be hidden.
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If you using KDE email than you can use one of the incorporated scanners to scan email. I think you can choose between, F-prot, Clam, Sophos, or H+BDEV. Someday, Avast!
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I've tried a key in fixed avast4workstation-1.0.1 and it's working.
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How do I get a valid key? The ones generated on this page: http://www.avast.com/i_kat_207.php?lang=ENG don't work. There's a window asking me to enter the code but when I do so is still can't press ok.
Oh my god this is just hilarious. I actually checked this forum everyday because I was really curious to test the GTK2 interface of your AntiVirus for workstations, a very promising feature no other proprietary AntiVirus solution offers right now until I realized that the product is actually a bad joke. The post announcing it is nearly a year old and your Website http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-for-linux-edition.html that announces it didn't change in that time either, I guess. So I came to the conclusion that I won't see Avast for Linux workstations anytime soon, and definately not "next mounth".
Good thing I don't rely on your software.
While you patiently wait for someone else to do the work you can always use the GUI "qtfprot" with the F-Prot for Linux. You know, it isn't like Linux is being overwhelmed with viruses. While you checked fruitlessly everyday for an update on Avast! for Linux updates you missed that zero viruses have infected Linux boxes worldwide. Lighten up a little.
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Noted.
Nevertheless, it is free and it is Linux and it is open source and there are a lot of options out for Linux almost entirely all free. Prodding the Alwil staff to do something about their website is fruitless. Have you asked the staff for a beta version? You may be a good candidate for testing.
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Culpeper, I agree with Guestlogin...
Prodding or not prodding, if the company states something in the website and does not update it... well, it's unprofessional...
Prodding the Alwil staff to do something about their website is fruitless.
I know that I wait for a service that I will get for free, and I do appreciate the work of everyone at Alwil, but putting up a website claiming that something will be released and than not updating it for nearly a year is very unprofessional and scares me as a potential customer.
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I think guestlogin can get a beta version with the interface he's interested in by simply asking for it. Nevertheless, I'm wondering why the staff might be ignoring the issue. Staff? Are you there? Hello? Could guestlogin please have a beta version of the interface he is interested in? Please? He is actually interested in it. Also, could you please bring the linux page up-to-date or tell us something. Thanks.
Also, could you please contact KDE so they can incorporate Avast! for Linux in their email anti-virus wizard. Just an idea.
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here are links for the latest version:
http://files.avast.com/files/linux/avast4workstation-1.0.1.tar.gz
http://files.avast.com/files/linux/avast4workstation-1.0.1-1.i586.rpm
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Oh, cool a RPM file. I may try it. Thanks.
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Well, I installed it and it works like an AV should. Now what should I do?
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test it
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Okay, no problem. I want to set up a script file so incoming email is "piped through" Avast using KDE Kmail filtering. Basically bypassing Kmail's antivirus wizard and using Avast instead.
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Hi! I have some problems with Avast in Linux...(but windows version work perfectly!) When Avast found infected file it can't remove or delete it. This is log: "Error occured while deleting: 42111"(or "Error occured while renaming)... Is it a bug?
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Was it an archive file?
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Yes. Sorry. Now Avast delete it :)
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Okay, just remember that in a mailbox archive file that Avast may not be able to remove infected files from within the archive file. Welcome to this lonely forum.
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How about to translate Avast for Linux into the other languages?
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I don't think so though the help files come in one other language. Avast for Linux Workstations is in a development stage. For actual everyday type of protection you should use something like F-Prot or Clam. There are a few others out there as well. You probably aleady know this though.
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I don't think so though the help files come in one other language. Avast for Linux Workstations is in a development stage. For actual everyday type of protection you should use something like F-Prot or Clam. There are a few others out there as well. You probably aleady know this though.
Maybe you are right. I used F-Prot before, but Avast is better ;)
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How about to translate Avast for Linux into the other languages?
I don't know if this an open project... Alwil will have to say something.
But, I'm here a lot of time and they never asked me to translate avast for Linux yet ::)
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I don't know why but for some reason I feel anxious that Avast! is so slow on this forum. Avast is one of the leaders in multi language platforms and Linux is basically ,after everything is said and done, a European invention. There just doesn't seem to be much push for Avast for Linux Workstations. I'm not being critical. It is just the way things are. It has to be something to do with allocating resources where they are needed the most. I'm in no rush. But for my entire history on this message board the Linux forum has always been a very lonely place. Techie is the only other Windows user that I see posting here. I think I will post a screen shot of the Avast GTK GUI just for kicks!
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I think I will post a screen shot of the Avast GTK GUI just for kicks!
I will love it. I never saw the Linux interface. I have Linux as a second boot option but the translated version of mine does not install rpm or deb files that easy. So, to use avast I need to learn more about Linux and how to install and use it.
Does avast give on access protection or it is just an on demand scanner?
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Tech
I posted a screenshot in a new thread.
Also, when you have time, you may want to look into the Suse Linux distribution. It has a very nice GUI interface and comes in several different languages and supports RPM installations, which is about the only way I can get anything installed without much trouble and know-how. I installed the Open Source version of Suse which has everything as open source software. The other Suse distribution is the one that includes everything like Java, RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, and so forth. I ended up having to install those packages anyway. But the Open Source version is fine for those that are purists at heart. My wireless card isn't supported by Linux so I had to install "Ndiswrapper" to get it to work. But for the most part I truly enjoy using Linux. There just isn't much in the way of security issues with Linux at home. I keep Windows installed on my best machine. It's my old machine that now runs under Linux.
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I posted a screenshot in a new thread.
I've saw. Thanks.
Also, when you have time, you may want to look into the Suse Linux distribution. It has a very nice GUI interface and comes in several different languages and supports RPM installations, which is about the only way I can get anything installed without much trouble and know-how.
I can't find a freeware (open source) + Portuguese (Brazil) version of it.
I installed the Open Source version of Suse which has everything as open source software. The other Suse distribution is the one that includes everything like Java, RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, and so forth. I ended up having to install those packages anyway. But the Open Source version is fine for those that are purists at heart.
Can you give me a link for it?
Thanks.
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Tech,
ftp://ftp.linuxcenter.ru/iso/SuSE_10.0_GM_Final/
But mirror is in the Russia...
Do anybody know are there deb pkg of Linux for Linux Workstations?
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I found my version of SUSE and I'll try...
I have already backuped my two Linux partitions and let's go 8)
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Techie
http://www.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org
Techie you choose your language at the time of installation. There isn't a different package for each language. They are all bundled together.
I use KDE interface rather than Gnome. It will ask you that during the install.
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Guys i wish i could test avast for linux but i can't....Why you ask? When i enter my registration key i cannot click OK(just cancel)!The ok button stays greyed out.And yes i tried it like a million times already , i copy pasted it directly from email i tried entering it manually(i tried in user mode and as a root) and NOTHING.The OK button stays greyed out.Any thoughts?
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What linux distro are you using. which avast package did you install from link above; tar or rpm?
You should be intalling vers 1.0.1
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What linux distro are you using. which avast package did you install from link above; tar or rpm?
You should be intalling vers 1.0.1
Hi Culpeper!I'm using Mandriva LE 2005 fully updated(it's a locally modified distro so it's in my native language) and i installed the .rpm packages(ver. 1.0.1) and everything seems to be fine it's just i cannot click OK(that's V REDU in my language) when i enter my reg key.It's a really weird problem and i had a similar one with Skype(my IM program) when i entered my username and pass i also couldn't click OK but after a few restarts the problem went away and i could click OK.I'll post a screenshot when i'm in linux(i'm setting up Flock currently in windows ;) )
Thanks
Mikey
EDIT: I just saw your reply to Tech in that screenshot thread..I think i installed the older version so i'll try again and let you know....
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Anyways i managed to get it working..Yeepee!!! ;D ;D ;D
Thanks Culpeper for your help! ;)
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http://www.opensuse.org/Welcome_to_openSUSE.org
Techie you choose your language at the time of installation. There isn't a different package for each language. They are all bundled together.
I use KDE interface rather than Gnome. It will ask you that during the install.
Yeah, I discovered this. 5 CD. The Internet installation did not work for me (1 CD + connection to ftp server).
Never mind. I'm finishing the download of 3 CD and let's try 8)
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You're welcome Revan! I don't know of a deb package for Avast.
Techie:
http://www.thejemreport.com/mambo/content/view/178/42/
The above link will save you some time installing browser plug-ins. Also, in Suse be sure and check the "Online Update" occassionally. Other than that, after you get Suse installed it is solid as a brick. There is also a couple of Suse forums. Just do a google search for "Suse Linux Forums".
Also, the Yast2 modules are your friends. It is part of the Control Center.
As for email. I use the KDE Kmail. It supports AV scanning.
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Can Avast use proxy to update?
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Can Avast use proxy to update?
In Windows version it could.
I never tested into Linux but I did not remember to find a way to configure it through avast GUI.
Hope that you get a better help than mine.
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Hello,
we haven't heard lately anything new about avast for Linux Workstation.
Can we please get an update of what's going on?
Is there a new beta to try out? Will there be a gui version?
We are very interested in the Linux version, so any news are very welcome!
Regards,
Sascha
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The GUI beta version is out. Link can be found on page 3 of this thread. It is still a work in process though.
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There are two things in the avast! engine to solve and it can be released
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There are two things in the avast! engine to solve and it can be released
Will have any changes in the licensing process? I mean, will it be released for free to Home users? ::)
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I wish it didn't have a license key. It would be more popular with the linux community if it didn't have a license key loop. Just an agreement to accept should be enough. AVG came out with a GUI based linux scanner and people are complaining about the licensing. It also screws up on some installations forcing people to blow it off their PC.
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Sorry but it will still require a license key. IMHO avast registration is very quick and simple, and is very useful for us (surprisingly, most people actually fill in correct data :)).
Thanks
Vlk
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No problem. Could you guys put something in the FAQ in case it gets hung up during an installation?
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Sorry but it will still require a license key.
No problem. Seems it will be a free registration. Am I wrong?