Viruses are rare malware today and I think it's not good to use term " virus " as generic name refers to all kind of malware because it misleads average users at best, I've seen some people bashing avast! as it misses " viruses/trojans "
Well, I would like to emphasize that this is the first step. The virus database it not yet divided into the cathegories very well, it's not possible to search only for some type of malware (or to exlude some of them), etc. Hopefully it will improve in the future
When Web Shield comes, I think it's time avast! would extend its detection to fight against grayware (adware, spyware, downloader, BHO, hijacker, etc.) that most users would rather encounter than traditional viruses/worms/trojans
Wov, another -ware, gray this time
Btw, I'm a little worried that many users may be confused by the cathegorization. The know that the word "virus" means something bad, but they may be unsure what all the "ware" is.
1. Will it be compatible with other proxies (anonymizers) or local proxy filters (127.0.0.1)?
The mechanism will be the same as with the e-mail protection, so I guess it should be. Ask
lukor for more
2. How is the decrease of browsing speed? It's well know that proxies have this side effect...
3. How is the RAM usage (average) in your tests?
I believe it's quite fast, but of course it depends on your network and CPU speed. Ask Vlk for more
4. Will it be available on the Home version or only in Professional one?
I believe it will be in Home as well.
OK, Vlk was faster, as usual