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2 very effective ways to avoid viruses.
1. Don't use Norton AntiVirus or McAfee
2. Don't use Outlook or Outlook Express.
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I don't think thats a very fair statement. I'm not sure what your basing this info on but seems like you've had some trouble with those two? Norton also updates automatically and Outlook does not open you're attachments when you open the program. IMHO if you keep you're defs up to date and practice some "safe" computer, you'll be just fine. I ask people when they call me for virus issues if they have an UPDATED av program and they say "oh yea, it came with the computer" Well you know they never updated their defs so it may as well be off. Not to say its their fault, I think the sales folks should do a better job in stressing to people the importance of AV programs.
I have worked with many of the programs out there and found that overall they are very similar and as long as you're up to date, manage your computer wisely, you'll be fine.
Sorry for rambling but there are alot of folks out there that use these programs and to make a statement like that may scare them into thinking they should dump them right away or they'll end up with a virus. Thats just not the case, IMO