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New option for me
« on: April 16, 2009, 10:04:54 PM »
My ISP (Rogers in Canada) offered a free security package (AV, FW, etc) to all members. Since it was from Norton, I declined and selected Avast for my AV program. However Norton is getting the boot and Rogers is offering a complete package (free)  (AV, FW, AS, parental control etc) from RadialPoint.
On my test computer (XP Pro), I have removed Avast and I am now testing the new package.

Anyone have any comments about Radialpoint?

http://www.radialpoint.com
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2009, 03:29:53 AM »
Ive never heard of them ???
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2009, 04:12:07 AM »
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2009, 04:14:49 AM »
They do not sell retail really but supply major clients and ISPs as per their web site.
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 04:28:29 AM »
Well not selling retail could be good (as some corporate products are very good) and bad, bad (as in it wouldn't be included in any comparative reviews), so you have very little information on its performance.

Personally I don't line venturing into the unknown, with my security trousers round my ankles so to speak.
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2009, 02:27:05 PM »
I am testing for two purposes. Firstly, since 95% of Canadian internet users belong to phone company or the cable TV company, and each offers this same package, it would be prudent for me to be aware of the package if a client insists upon using this software. Secondly, I always do my own test as personal experience never hurts.
In the Rogers forums, some members are speculating that the AV engine is based on Kaspersky. I have yet to be convinced. I will try and get some screen shots about Kaspersky.
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2009, 05:49:57 PM »
McAfee have a similar remotely managed product aimed at small to medium businesses.

http://shop.mcafee.com/Products/TotalProtectionForSmallBusiness.aspx?cg=ctl00_BodyContent_hrefTSB

No idea if there's a connection?
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2009, 05:55:03 PM »
This product is not McAfee. This product is for ISPs only to be released to the members. It is only WinXp and Vista. XP computers have reported no problems. Vista computers have reported some problems.

As it has only been released to my ISP for a few days. I will awaut further feedback.
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2009, 06:02:41 PM »
Yes, it won't be branded McAfee or Kaspersky, etc. but may still use the scanning engine, etc. under license to the ISP.
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Re: New option for me
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2009, 06:16:58 PM »
So far the only votes are for Kaspersky as it checks for updates hourly.
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