[AVU] AVG 6.0 Support Ends

[Gene H. Chan]

re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -

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End of Support for AVG 6.0

Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been available
since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further improvements planned
for version 7 nor improvements of detection techniques expected to come in
the future.

End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or Virus
Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this version
will not protect against new virus outbreaks!

Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on upgrading
to version 7.0 can be found at http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php.
- October 25, 2004 -

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--
Gene H. Chan (e-mail address removed)
Burnaby, BC, Canada (e-mail address removed)
Little Mountain Brass Band http://lmbb.vabbs.org/
British Columbia Regiment Association Band
http://www.geocities.com/BCRegtBand/

 

[Rod]

re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -

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End of Support for AVG 6.0

Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been
available since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further
improvements planned for version 7 nor improvements of detection
techniques expected to come in the future.

End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or
Virus Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days,
this version will not protect against new virus outbreaks!

Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on
upgrading to version 7.0 can be found at
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php. - October 25, 2004 -

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Thanks for the information Gene. It brings me to the question what the
experiences of users with AVG 7 are.
Is it still in beta ?
Pros and cons ?
Does it uses more resources than AVG 6 ?
Anyone ?

 

[mgt]

It seems there will no longer be a free version,. Is that how others read
it?

mgt
Address anti-spammed


| re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -
|
| ===== Start of Quote =====
|
| End of Support for AVG 6.0
|
| Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
| December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been available
| since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further improvements planned
| for version 7 nor improvements of detection techniques expected to come in
| the future.
|
| End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or Virus
| Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this version
| will not protect against new virus outbreaks!
|
| Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on upgrading
| to version 7.0 can be found at http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php.
| - October 25, 2004 -
|
| ===== End of Quote =====
|
| --
| Gene H. Chan (e-mail address removed)
| Burnaby, BC, Canada (e-mail address removed)
| Little Mountain Brass Band http://lmbb.vabbs.org/
| British Columbia Regiment Association Band
| http://www.geocities.com/BCRegtBand/

 

[Susan Bugher]

It seems there will no longer be a free version,. Is that how others read
it?

No - see:

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire 11/30/2004.

THE FINAL RELEASE OF AVG FREE EDITION WILL BE GENERALLY AVAILABLE FOR
FREE DOWNLOAD SOON.

Susan

 

[burris]

It seems there will no longer be a free version,. Is that how others read
it?

mgt
Address anti-spammed


| re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -
|
| ===== Start of Quote =====
|
| End of Support for AVG 6.0
|
| Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
| December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been available
| since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further improvements planned
| for version 7 nor improvements of detection techniques expected to come in
| the future.
|
| End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or Virus
| Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this version
| will not protect against new virus outbreaks!
|
| Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on upgrading
| to version 7.0 can be found at http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php.
| - October 25, 2004 -
|
| ===== End of Quote =====
|
| --
| Gene H. Chan (e-mail address removed)
| Burnaby, BC, Canada (e-mail address removed)
| Little Mountain Brass Band http://lmbb.vabbs.org/
| British Columbia Regiment Association Band
| http://www.geocities.com/BCRegtBand/

I just downloaded yet another version 6.0...newer build and think that
this will be ongoing. However, the Grisoft site has always been
difficult to understand.
I can't begin to understand the free..upgrade..pro...Do you all think
that the ver 6.0 that resides there now, will remain free and offer the
AV signature updates as before?

 

[colinco]

.Do you all think
that the ver 6.0 that resides there now, will remain free and offer the
AV signature updates as before?
[/QUOTE]
Well according to the Grisoft announcement
" End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or
Virus Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this
version will not protect against new virus outbreaks!"

If they have a free version of 7 available why not upgrade?

 

[burris]

.Do you all think
that the ver 6.0 that resides there now, will remain free and offer the
AV signature updates as before?

Well according to the Grisoft announcement
" End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or
Virus Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this
version will not protect against new virus outbreaks!"

If they have a free version of 7 available why not upgrade?[/QUOTE]

I didn't understand this to be the case, but I will go back there and
take another look.
I have used the program since inception and it has never failed me...

Thanks....

burris

 

[burris]

.Do you all think
that the ver 6.0 that resides there now, will remain free and offer the
AV signature updates as before?

Well according to the Grisoft announcement
" End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or
Virus Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this
version will not protect against new virus outbreaks!"

If they have a free version of 7 available why not upgrade?[/QUOTE]
OK...

I looked again and went to what Grisoft indicates is the 7.0 free
version upgrade.
When the page with the small print appears, at the top, it refers to
6.0. I filled this out again and downloaded and 6.0 came down...not 7.0.

Perhaps I am missing something with this most confusing site.

burris

 

[SYSYPHUS' SISTER]

It seems there will no longer be a free version,. Is that how others read
it?

mgt
Address anti-spammed


| re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -
|
| ===== Start of Quote =====
|
| End of Support for AVG 6.0
|
| Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
| December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been available
| since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further improvements planned
| for version 7 nor improvements of detection techniques expected to come in
| the future.
|
| End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or Virus
| Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this version
| will not protect against new virus outbreaks!
|
| Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on upgrading
| to version 7.0 can be found at http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php.
| - October 25, 2004 -
|
| ===== End of Quote =====
|
| --
| Gene H. Chan (e-mail address removed)
| Burnaby, BC, Canada (e-mail address removed)
| Little Mountain Brass Band http://lmbb.vabbs.org/
| British Columbia Regiment Association Band
| http://www.geocities.com/BCRegtBand/

Nope--now there is version 7--free. (however that isnt to say it will
end sometime soon)

SYSYPHUS' SISTER

 

[Rank Amateur]

Nope--now there is version 7--free. (however that isnt to say it will
end sometime soon)

SYSYPHUS' SISTER

Well, you couldn't prove it by me. I, too, just downloaded "the
latest" version from Grisoft's site. It's the same old 6.0+ that I had
already downloaded some time ago.

It's free anti-virus...and it's almost -- ALMOST! -- worht the price.

RA

 

[Daze N. Knights]

AVG Free 7.0 (beta) can be downloaded here:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

It is still in beta testing, however, and will only work until 11/30/04, at
which time you'll need to replace it. After 12/31/04, AVG Free 6 will be
obsolete and will be supplanted by AVG Free 7. One of the obvious
improvements in version 7 is in the automatic updating feature, which
actually works.

Daze

 

[pickle57]

I just downloaded yet another version 6.0...newer build and think that
this will be ongoing. However, the Grisoft site has always been
difficult to understand.
I can't begin to understand the free..upgrade..pro...Do you all think
that the ver 6.0 that resides there now, will remain free and offer the
AV signature updates as before?

Everyone is confused AVG has 2 versions of v6 and v7 plus a v7 free
beta...

A) Version 6 Purchased
B) Version 6 Free

C) Version 7 Purchased
D) Version 7 Trial

E) Version 7 Free Beta 2

AVG Main Page: Pay For Version
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

AVG Free Page: Free to use for personal home use
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

AVG Free Register:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/

AVG 7 Beta:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

======= Info from AVG Webpage ==========

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AVG Anti-Virus FREE Edition is the well-known anti-virus protection
tool. AVG Anti-Virus FREE is available free-of-charge to home users
for the life of the product! Rapid virus database updates are
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high-level of detection capability that millions of users around the
world trust to protect their computers. AVG Anti-Virus FREE is
easy-to-use and will not slow your system down (low system resource
requirements).

Highlights include:
Automatic update functionality
The AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files
are opened and programs are run
The AVG E-mail Scanner, which protects your e-mail
The AVG On-Demand Scanner, which allows the user to perform scheduled
and manual tests
Free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product
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Great customer satisfaction!

============================

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Anti-Virus FREE Edition is for private, non-commercial, single home
computer use only. Use of Anti-Virus FREE Edition within any
organization or for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. Your
use of Anti-Virus Free Edition shall be in accordance with and is
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the AVG Anti-Virus
FREE Edition License Agreement which accompanies Anti-Virus FREE
Edition.

AVG Anti-Virus FREE Edition is not intended for non-profit
organizations.

Grisoft supports discounts for:
schools
charities
churches
municipal and government organizations

To see if your organization is eligible for a discount, contact us and
we will send you a discount application form. AVG Anti-Virus FREE is
not authorized for business or commercial use - this includes testing
and evaluation. To see if AVG Anti-Virus is appropriate for your
business, download a trial version of the appropriate AVG Anti-Virus
7.0 Edition.

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Trial Version:
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Hope this helps....

hobbob321

 

[Papageno]

I looked again and went to what Grisoft indicates is the 7.0 free
version upgrade.
When the page with the small print appears, at the top, it refers to
6.0. I filled this out again and downloaded and 6.0 came down...not 7.0.

Perhaps I am missing something with this most confusing site.

1. They say that version 6 is coming to an end:
"End of Support for AVG 6.0"
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

2. They say that the "new" free beta version will work only through
11/30/2004.
"This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire 11/30/2004."
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

3. You say that the free download is version 6, not 7.

Conclusion: There will no longer be a free version after November 2004.

 

[Papageno]

I agree with what you quoted ... but my conclusion is ... no more free AVG.

The newest free download is a v7 beta that expires 11/30/2004.

The regular free download is v6.

I see NO statement on their page that says you'll be able to download a free
v7.

 

[Papageno]

AVG Free 7.0 (beta) can be downloaded here:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

It is still in beta testing, however, and will only work until 11/30/04, at
which time you'll need to replace it. After 12/31/04, AVG Free 6 will be
obsolete and will be supplanted by AVG Free 7. One of the obvious
improvements in version 7 is in the automatic updating feature, which
actually works.

Daze

Automatic update works fine here, v6.

Where did you see information that there'd be a free v7?
I only see a time-limited beta v7.

 

[pickle57]

re-posted from http://www.grisoft.com -

===== Start of Quote =====

End of Support for AVG 6.0

Grisoft announces the end of support for AVG version 6.0 effective on
December 31, 2004 for technical reasons. This version has been available
since 1999. It's structure does not allow for further improvements planned
for version 7 nor improvements of detection techniques expected to come in
the future.

End of support means we will no longer provide program updates or Virus
Database updates for version 6.0 and therefore, within days, this version
will not protect against new virus outbreaks!

Current AVG 6.0 users should upgrade to AVG 7.0. Information on upgrading
to version 7.0 can be found at http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_upgrade.php.
- October 25, 2004 -

===== End of Quote =====

From AVG Beta Page...

Important notice: This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire
11/30/2004. By this time, the final version of this product will be
available for your free download.

Important notice: This is a Beta version of the product. This release
may not be fully functional and may contain errors and bugs. By
downloading this Beta version you acknowledge and understand that you
are voluntarily taking a risk by installing the SW on your computer.
You are responsible for the proper backup of your important data,
monitoring the proper functionality of this product and checking for
the newest updates as they become available.

THIS RELEASE OF AVG FREE EDITION BETA VERSION IS AVAILABLE FOR A
LIMITED NUMBER OF DOWNLOADS AND FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! FUTURE
RELEASES MAY APPEAR ON THIS PAGE. THE FINAL RELEASE OF AVG FREE
EDITION WILL BE GENERALLY AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD SOON.

....end....

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

Version seven free will be available after it's out of beta testing...

hobbob321

 

[Tritoneur]

Where did you see information that there'd be a free v7?
I only see a time-limited beta v7.

It is on the 'Get AVG FREE Beta' page:

Important notice: This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire
11/30/2004. By this time, the final version of this product will be
available for your free download.

Important notice: This is a Beta version of the product. This release may
not be fully functional and may contain errors and bugs. By downloading this
Beta version you acknowledge and understand that you are voluntarily taking
a risk by installing the SW on your computer. You are responsible for the
proper backup of your important data, monitoring the proper functionality of
this product and checking for the newest updates as they become available.

THIS RELEASE OF AVG FREE EDITION BETA VERSION IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED
NUMBER OF DOWNLOADS AND FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! FUTURE RELEASES MAY APPEAR
ON THIS PAGE. THE FINAL RELEASE OF AVG FREE EDITION WILL BE GENERALLY
AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD SOON.

 

[Daze N. Knights]

1. They say that version 6 is coming to an end:
"End of Support for AVG 6.0"
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

2. They say that the "new" free beta version will work only through
11/30/2004.
"This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire 11/30/2004."
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

3. You say that the free download is version 6, not 7.

Conclusion: There will no longer be a free version after November 2004.

Once again, Papageno. As several other folks have pointed out to you, on
the following web page
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5
it says:
"Important notice: This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire
11/30/2004. By this time, the final version of this product will be
available for your free download."

In other words, by the time the beta version of AVG Free Version 7 expires
on 11/30/04, the final (non-beta) version of the new AVG Free will be
available for you to download for free. What is so difficult about this to
understand?

Daze

 

[Bob Horvath]

On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:26:48 -0400, Bob Horvath wrote:


It seems that you might have missed something regarding the beta.
==========================================================
Important notice: This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire
11/30/2004. By this time, the final version of this product will be
available for your free download.

Note the last sentence . . . . . . .By this time, the final version of
this product will be available for your free download.
Bob

 

[michael andrews]

1. They say that version 6 is coming to an end:
"End of Support for AVG 6.0"
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

2. They say that the "new" free beta version will work only through
11/30/2004.
"This Beta version of AVG Free Edition will expire 11/30/2004."
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/16/lng/us/tpl/v5

3. You say that the free download is version 6, not 7.

Conclusion: There will no longer be a free version after November 2004.

Go to alt.comp.anti-virus and ask there too if you don't understand.