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About Sparrowhawk
Independent consultant specialising in MySQL, SQL Server, Access and PHP.
Homepage:http://www.shimeril.com 
Last Login:1 Nov 2009 05:41
Posts:3
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ProtectMac AntiVirus
Oct 8 2009

SPARROWHAWK  I made a typo in the above comment: "USV" should of course read "USB".  
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ProtectMac AntiVirus
Oct 8 2009

SPARROWHAWK  I think you miss the point of AV on a Mac (or Linux, BSD etc for that matter). The fact that there are no viruses for Macs is immaterial. What matters is that Macs are perfectly able to receive Windows viruses (via email attachment say, or USV stick), and that they therefore are able to *pass these on* to Windows users in exactly the same way.

It is therefore very good practice to scan for viruses on non-Windows platforms. If you were to pass on a Windows virus to a Windows user, at best it would be embarassing, at worst you could seriously compromise a business relationship.

Personally I run iAntivirus (always on) and MacScan (monthly scans) to scan for any Mac malware, and ClamXAV to scan for Windows viruses whenever I receive third party files.  
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Xbase
Feb 26 2009

SPARROWHAWK  I have to agree. 60 quid is a bit steep. Yes, you are giving away 3 licenses with that, but:

a) Most people only want one

b) The SQLite engine is single-user anyway, so the three installations cannot access the same database concurrently, limiting the 3 license usefulness.

I've used the trial and I like it. I'm in the market for a decent SQL-based desktop database for quick data analysis (ie with forms, scripting and reports) - if this were priced at £20 I'd probably buy it. Remember that REALbasic is available for just a little more, and that comes with an instance of SQLite built in too. Since I already have RB Pro, I can't justify the price if XBase as it is. Sorry!

Still, great looking product. Hope it keeps getting better and better :)  
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