"Both streaming updates and the cloud features are absolutely vital for the product - without them, the level of protection drops significantly." -Vlk
Streaming updates are "not" vital. They are important and are an integral part of the avast protection. You should still be receiving the "regular" updates. Said that, I haven't been getting any streaming updates since Friday. And I'm pretty sure it isn't because I'm using the latest beta (1484).
OMG. I stand corrected by a avast! Evangelist Super Poster. Me so dumm.
Oh wait...
The quote is from Vlk, an Avast Team member. He should know what is vital or not.
Thank you!
Well, I'm getting streams again and a consistent "Connection established" state. Almost exactly like last weekends' Saturday-to-Monday downtime.
Next weekend will be interesting.