LHC@home

<blockquote><blockquote>Don't forget that most AV packages also have a process running to try to stop in memory activity. I am not sure if Norton AV was causing my CPDN crashes as I have never uninstalled it to check ... hmmm, if/when I get time I guess I will have to try to remember to do that ... OS-X is pretty robust so the risk should be low I suppose ...</blockquote>

My solution, do not use AV.

Do not visit unknown websites. Do not use IE. Do not download software using filesharing utilities. Use webmail instead of a client.

I check for viruses every 6 months or so (a quick install of Norton usually does the trick). I haven't had a virus since I got rid of my Amiga 1200 (>6 years ago).

Just be careful out there1</blockquote>

I thought Norton's WAS a virus .... (slows computer, creates unpredictable behaviour, crashes computer).

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BOINC@Australia

@Robert Laughlin

Norton is a computer security vendor, also known as Symantec. visit www.norton.com

The security programs doesnt create improper alerts. But yet it does slow down loading OS as there's more Dynamic Link Libery and AV programs to load. For gaming, i only know disabling anti-virus can speed up Unreal Engine 2 used for certain games. Last, I never sees a computer crashed unexpectly (with WindowXP), unless there's hardware or driver conflic. Still, Norton has protected my PC from quite lot of theats. :)

GX10120,

Robert Laughlin was being sarcastic. He made me giggle.

<blockquote>GX10120,

Robert Laughlin was being sarcastic. He made me giggle.</blockquote>

sarcastic? He made me ROFL!