POLL: Naming new feature in V8

[essexboy]

Vulnerability sounds better, especially as it appears to concentrate on front facing programmes..  I.e. those that access or have access to the internet.  Also I feel it is a part of the overall security of the system, Java is a case in point

[Infratech Solutions]

Maybe some more simple: Last Version Software.

[Charyb-0]

I like vulnerability in the name too. What about Vulnerability Advisor? Vulnerability Analysis? Software Advisor?

Whatever name is used, you need to make certain the name is not already used in a competitors product.

[George Yves]

    Software Health

This name does not match the content.  The version number of a program does not mean it's healthy, if it turns out to be infected.

    Software Updater

This name is more appropriate for the purpose of the new feature.  But a more accurate name would be "Software Updates Status".

    Update Manager
    Software Manager

These names can be misleading, because this function does not download and install new software updates.

[bruce_b]

This feature is not needed by most people. And if you do put it in, it must have a way of being disabled by those that do not want it. Some programs, you can only update within the same Major Version Number, then you need to buy a new License Key. Such as Winzip, ISOBuster, ClipCache Pro .. Others, like WinRar, can update all they want. Most people check for updates regularly and things like Java and Flash and Shockwave will advise you when updates are out.

[DavidR]

I would imagine those needing it will be in the majority, you only have to browse the viruses and worms forum to see the numbers with out of date and vulnerable applications.

Users will no doubt be able do a custom install and uncheck this option, as they have been able with other avast shields, etc.

[igor]

On contrary - the feature is needed by most people. But of course you don't need to install it, or you can set specific programs to be ignored.

As for the name, even "Software Health" is rather long - it's the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.

[CraigB]

As for the name, even "Software Health" is rather long - it's the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.

What about "Adviser"

[Lisandro]

I think there is already a Software Updater.
I'll avoid the word "update".
I'd rather Software Health, it's more neutral.

[Infratech Solutions]

As for the name, even "Software Health" is rather long - it's the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.

Software

[Charyb-0]

Risk Advisor.

Risk Analysis.



I don't know.

[Lisandro]

As for the name, even "Software Health" is rather long - it's the longest text in the left menu. So if it should be changed, it should be turned into something shorter for sure, not longer.

If so, I suggest only "Health".

[jefferson sant]

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[Charyb-0]

vulnerability protection

Protection against vulnerabilities
 
The Vulnerability Protection System is a component of intrusion prevention. The Vulnerability Protection provides information about the susceptibility of the programs on your computer from malicious attacks. It also provides information on known attacks against which they are protected.Protection against vulnerabilities allows to visualize the correlation between vulnerabilities against which the computer is protected and the programs that contain these vulnerabilities. The Vulnerability Protection window lets you view the list of vulnerable applications and their details.
Supplier, Displays the name of the application vendor, Program Displays the application name, Count, Displays the number of vulnerabilities that may affect the application

jefferson santiag,
If you are going to copy and paste things, then please site your sources. Otherwise, this could be considered plagiarism. This is happening too often.

[Hermite15]

vulnerability protection

Protection against vulnerabilities
 
The Vulnerability Protection System is a component of intrusion prevention. The Vulnerability Protection provides information about the susceptibility of the programs on your computer from malicious attacks. It also provides information on known attacks against which they are protected.Protection against vulnerabilities allows to visualize the correlation between vulnerabilities against which the computer is protected and the programs that contain these vulnerabilities. The Vulnerability Protection window lets you view the list of vulnerable applications and their details.
Supplier, Displays the name of the application vendor, Program Displays the application name, Count, Displays the number of vulnerabilities that may affect the application

no plagiarism from external sources is that clear ?
http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/What-is-the-vulnerability-protection-all-about/td-p/654777