Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.120

Kaspersky Lab represents a new generation platform for creating applications specifically designated for complex protection of personal computers and workstations.Main Advantages:* Combined antivirus technologies. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 relies upon integrated methods to scan for viruses: the reactive method (using signature databases) and proactive protection (behavior blocker and heuristic analysis).* Optimized for use on laptops. Users of laptops benefit from an economy mode that conserves battery energy, while users of WiFi (wireless)Internet services can automatically update antivirus databases. The program has been optimized for use on laptops based on Intel Centrino mobile technology, and for use on computers with Intel processors that support Hyper-Threading technology.* Simplicity and convenience. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 is installed and set up in a matter of minutes, while the context-sensitive help function helps users quickly understand the finer points of the program’s capabilities. Moreover, the program regularly notifies users of its current protection status and gives recommendations for dealing with virus epidemics and potential threats.

NOD32 Antivirus Software

Keep your important information safe & stay productive with peace of mind. NOD32 offers fast, comprehensive protection against a wide range of malware threats – without the burden of a bloated internet security suite. So easy to use: simply set it up and forget it .Comprehensive ProtectionRunning separate applications for viruses, hackers, adware, and spyware can slow your PC, be difficult to manage, and provide questionable protection. Beware of large, bloated internet security suites that consume hundreds of megabytes on your PC. These typically exist because vendors have acquired products and 'bundled' them together. In contrast, ESET NOD32 was designed from the core as a single, highly-optimized engine that works as a unified Anti-Threat system to protect against a broad spectrum of malware. Viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious attacks, which are constantly evolving. ESET NOD32 utilizes patent-pending ThreatSense® Technology to detect tomorrow's threats in real-time, by analyzing code execution for malicious intent - keeping you ahead of the malware-writers.Minimal Performance ImpactNOD32 conserves resources in memory and on disk, leaving more for your critical applications. The installer is just 11 MB and the application consumes an average 23 MB in memory (this fluctuates with changes to the detection technology). ThreatSense updates, which include heuristics logic and signatures, are usually between 20 kB and 50 kB. Switch to NOD32 and be more productive.Fastest ScanningGreat protection doesn't have to slow down your computer. Written largely in assembly language, NOD32 continually wins awards for the fastest performance of any antivirus application, on average 3 to 34 times faster than the competition (source: Virus Bulletin). Switch to NOD32 and upgrade your computer's performance.Easy to ManageProgram and database updates are automatically performed behind the scenes. If you're an individual or home office user you can just 'install it and forget it.' Businesses and organizations with large distributed networks can use the powerful Remote Administrator to centrally deploy, install, monitor and manage thousands of NOD32 workstations and servers. Get the best protection with the smallest footprint and fastest performance. NOD32 offers multiple layers of protection for your organization, at the desktop, file server and mail gateway. Find out which solution is best for you.Proactive Real-Time DetectionThe best security is proactive. Malware protection must be real-time at the point of impact. Every minute one waits for a virus signature update creates a window of vulnerability that could have devastating consequences. ESET NOD32's ThreatSense® Technology closes the window of vulnerability left open by other reactive , signature-based responses.

AVG Antivirus Professional 7.5

VG is the well-known antivirus protection tool. AVG is available free of charge to home users for the life of the product. Rapid virus database updates are available for the lifetime of the product, thereby providing the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers. AVG 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, free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product, and AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files.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- The AVG heueristic analysing monitor- Free Virus Database Updates for the lifetime of the product- AVG Virus Vault for safe handling of infected files- Great customer satisfaction!

Avast Professional Edition 4.7.1001

From ALWIL Software a.s.:Avast! 4 Professional Edition is a complete ICSA certified antivirus software for corporate and advanced home use. Avast Professional Edition includes an on demand scanner with two user interfaces, a skinnable simple interface: just select what you want to scan and in which way and press the play button, an enhanced user interface: Outlook like UI allows users to set any feature of Avast, prepare and run tasks, store and check task results, on access scanner: special providers to protect: most available e-mail clients, instant messaging: ICQ or Miranda, network traffic: lightweight firewall, P2P protection for Kazaa, BitTorrent, Web shield: all HTTP traffic, script blocker. Avast Professional Edition is available in 31 languages. Small, true incremental, updates are downloaded and installed automatically.
Version 4.7.1001 is fully compatible with Outlook 2007, it contains new unpackers and is available in 3 new languages.

Norton AntiVirus 2007

Norton AntiVirus 2007 blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It helps protect your entire computer by stopping viruses, spyware, and other security risks. Norton AntiVirus works in the background so you can surf the Internet, read the news, play games, and download software or music without disruption. It also scans and cleans all email and instant messaging (IM) attachments, preventing you from receiving viruses, or spreading them to others. With set-it and forget-it functionality, Norton AntiVirus checks for updates continuously and automatically blocks new and emerging threats from getting on your system. In addition to protection updates, Norton AntiVirus provides new product features as available throughout your service subscription

TRADE SECRET PROTECTION

Trade secret protection is an important means of protecting computer software. Coupled with copyright protection, this is often the most effective way to protect computer software. Computer programs are copyrightable works under U.S. copyright law. The Copyright Office now regularly issues registrations for computer programs. Both source code and object code can be registered although a "rule of doubt" registration will be issued for object code.
If the source code contains trade secret information, the Copyright Office protects this trade secret information by utilizing special deposit requirements.

Whenever possible, computer software should be protected under trade secrets law. If software is sold or licensed to another party, contracts should be used which require the receiving party to maintain the "trade secret" status of the software and not to disclose or use the software except in accordance with the express terms of the license or contract.
Do not sell the source code. At all times, access to the source code should be strictly limited to others on a "need-to-know" basis with an obligation of confidentiality.

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

Only a single registration is necessary to cover both the computer program and the accompanying visual displays and audio portions. A copyright notice should be used because it eliminates the "innocent infringer" defense. Typical locations for the copyright notice are (1) the software itself so it shows up when the source code is printed, (2) on user display screens, (3) on the software storage medium (i.e., the floppy disk), (4) on the computer user manual and (5) on all printed output formats.

"Shrink wrap" licenses remain popular to characterize the transfer of possession of computer software as a "license" rather than a "sale." This provides advantages to the copyright owner and requires the purchaser to maintain the trade secret status of the software by prohibiting decompilation of the software.
Lawsuits for copyright infringement of computer software have been a quagmire. The reason for this relates to the type of protection afforded by copyright law. Copyright law only protects the "originality of expression" not "the underlying idea" or "function." Therefore, by definition, copyright protection alone is often inadequate to protect the commercial value of computer software.

Nevertheless, reverse engineering activities involving existing software should be carefully coordinated with intellectual property counsel. "Clean Room" methods have been developed to protect against copyright infringement actions involving decompilations of existing computer software.

PATENT PROTECTION

In Diamond v. Diehr, 450 U.S. 175 (1981), the United States Supreme Court opened the door to patent protection for computer software by holding that a process for curing synthetic rubber using a mathematical formula in a programmed digital computer was proper subject matter for a patent.
Patentability issues relating to computer software is a complex subject. Generally, software patent applications should be limited to inventions of significant commercial value. If the commercial life of the software is only a few years, patent protection may not make much sense because it will take at least two or three years for the software patent to issue. Further, the issuance of a patent will destroy the trade secret status of the software. Once a patent issues, the patented features of the invention will be in the public domain.
However, under certain circumstances, software patents are clearly the best way to protect computer software. For example, in 1994, Stac Electronics won a $120 million verdict when a jury found that Microsoft Corporation had infringed Stac's data compression software patents in the sale of 28 million copies of the MS-DOS Version 6.0 disc operating software. Subsequently, Microsoft agreed to pay $43 million and to buy $40 million in Stac stock to settle the dispute.

TRADEMARK PROTECTION

The Patent and Trademark Office has issued a special rule which permits filing a photograph of a computer screen as evidence of trademark use. U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure § 905.04(d) (2d ed. 1993). This rule is necessary because purchasers of computer programs often do not see the computer trademarks until the "trademark" comes up "on the screen" after installation of the computer software.
If the software is being advertised as "compatible with" other trademarked hardware or software, the software must in fact be truly "compatible." Otherwise, problems may arise under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1125(a), or state and common law unfair competition laws.

SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

Software companies should belong to the Software Publishers Association (SPA), 1730 M Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 452-1600. More than 1,100 companies belong to the SPA. The SPA enforces copyrights against the unauthorized copying of software and the proceeds from each lawsuit are used to fund future litigation. The SPA "antipiracy" hotline is 1-800-388-7478.