Re: Kaspersky or NOD32?

Caesar wrote:
If you had to chose between one, which one do you think is better:
Kaspersky or NOD32 and why?

Caesar,

As a new WinXP user, when I dumped NAV (it died on me), I installed AVG while I investigated my options. Based on the recommendations of the Gurus around here --- Dave, Art, and many, many others --- I looked at NOD32 and KAV. There is no doubt in my mind, that if one or the other works on your system with your needs, purchasing a license for that AV app would be a good value.

I chose KAV, at the time, for one reason, and one reason only. I lurked in both the NOD32 and KL fora (forums) for a while and was impressed with the KL support groups. Being a part of the KL community looked like something that I would not only enjoy, but also find informative and helpful. I have not changed my mind in the last year or so.

Kaspersky Labs Forum
(http://forum.kaspersky.com/)

Official Eset NOD32 Antivirus Forum - hosted by Wilders
(http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php?s=6fb621f9aedc35f049aca57e7d795ea5)
Short Version: (http://tinyurl.com/m4ko7)

Don't get me wrong. There are some great people in the Wilders (NOD32) fora, including moderators, Gurus, and users. The vitriol, however, has a tendency to get old. That was my impression a year ago, for whatever reason. Things may have changed, and it could have only been my jaded opinion. Check it out for yourself.

IMHO, the time has more than passed for Eset to administer their own Help Fora. As I said, that makes them Number 2, for my needs at this time, out of a few dozen AV vendors. Not trying to step on any toes here, and there are _certainly_ more important criteria when choosing a security app. YMMV.

And if Eset wants to look at how _not_ to implement a users group and/or support system, one need only look no further than ... well, let's not go there.

Ron :)
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