6 Top Paid Anti Virus Software for 2009

Having trouble deciding which anti virus to purchase in 2009? Well, here is listed the top six anti-virus software available in the market to help you make your decision. This ranking is based on a general popularity and performance of the anti virus software since the year 2007.

1. Symantec Norton 360 – Price: MYR289 (US$80) for a three pc license
Ever since Norton released the Norton Anti-Virus Gaming Edition back in late 2008 / early 2009, the perception of many consumers that Norton Anti-virus is a resource hog has changed. Symantec Norton has now climbed back to the top of the anti-virus industry with its fast installing, low memory use Norton 360 that also features Norton Safe Web protection, +Norton Backup Drive, & Smart Startup Manager.

2. ESET Smart Security Suite 4 – Price: MYR 217 (US$60) for a two year subscription
Perhaps the best Anti-virus software to be offered to consumers since 2007, ESET maintains its top play with the new & improved version 4. NOD32 trumps all the competition in virtually every aspect for the past two years, well at least until Norton 360 was released.

3. McAfee Viruscan Plus 2009 – Price MYR102.40 (US$28) for a year subscription
Famous for its McAfee Site Advisor that warns against malicious sites through color coded ratings, McAfee is an innovative shooting star. Included features are McAfee SystemGuards that scans for specific virus, spyware, or hacker behaviors; two way firewalls & alerts when websites try to steal one identity.

4. Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 – Price: MYR39 (US$11) for a year subscription
Panda is the cheapest of them all. Nonetheless, the Panda anti-virus is no pushover just because its price. The product comes with a personal firewall, Anti-Banking Trojan Engine, & Wi-Fi Monitor to protect wireless networks from intruders. Automatic updates happen daily.

5. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 – Price: MYR50 (US$14) for a year subscription
Kaspersky is consistent for providing quality anti-virus protection for years now & the Kaspersky Anti-Virus software is a popular choice. The low price & quality product makes it a main contender to other top anti-virus software. Automatic updates happen by the hour.

6. F-Secure Internet Security 2009 – Price: MYR219 (US$60) for three licenses
Some folks probably have never heard the brand name, F-Secure. Ironically, there exists software products like F-Secure that just aren’t in the limelight yet offer among the best in quality. Looking at the price alone, the company sure believes that they are offering a top grade anti-virus.

Internet Tech Video 1: Intro to Internet

This video is the first lecture of the Internet Technology Series made available by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a joint venture by Indian institutes of technology & Indian institutes of science. Explained in this video is the way the internet has evolved over the years, the way the technology has developed, looking at the different internet applications, the way a new standard is submitted in the internet community, and a quick look of the overall content of the video series. This video lecture has been presented by Professor Indranil Sengupta from Department of Computer Science & Engineering, I.I.T, Kharagpu, India. TUNE IN!

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ATV: A Deceivingly Dangerous Vehicle Type

Why do vehicle manufacturers still produce such dangerous ATVs? The answer is the very reason why there are businesses in the world; to make profit. Making a profit should not mean having to be unethical. Some vehicle manufacturers tend to put the notion of ‘what sells’ first over the safety of the user.

Just the other day there was some news about the son of a Hollywood celebrity who died in an accident while riding his ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). The ATV somehow rolled over & landed on his head! Common injuries associated with ATV rollovers include broken legs (tibia), broken arms, and devastating head and spinal cord injuries which could result in death.

ATVs are four wheeled vehicles, much like a hybrid between a car & a motorbike that can be used off road. Some have handling & seating configurations of a motorbike (tandem) while some types have that of similar to small cars (side by side). Regardless, these machines are much heavier than motorbikes & not something one can pick up easily once it has toppled over. ATVs are useful in farms, plantations, & be driven to explore the countryside. The use of ATVs is obviously beneficial, especially to outdoor pleasure seekers.

However, this vehicle type is deceivingly dangerous. One would expect a four wheeled vehicle to be stable but no, this vehicle, like the Yamaha Rhino ATV for example, can roll over even at low speeds. Don’t let the availability of the roll cage fool you as this safety feature is not fully effective without doors. Small wheels plus narrow body & the lack of doors is one very dangerous vehicle to drive. The Yamaha Rhino Rollover situation is so bad that the company have recalled more of its Rhino Side by Side (SxS) ATV vehicles.

There must be a way to make ATVs safer for people to use & the vehicle manufacturers who do not do so must be punished by the court of law. We are talking about people’s lives here!

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