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January 25, 2008 | Volume 14, Number 3
The Scout Report

Network Tools

Avast Home Edition 4.7.1098.80107

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Avast has been around for some time now, but the uninitiated will definitely want to take a look at this rather easy to use antivirus application. Users can select which places they want scanned using a skinnable simple interface, and the program will start when the "Play" button is pressed. The application can also check different email client and instant messaging programs for viruses. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and newer. [KMG]



RiverGate RSS Reader 1.8

http://www.bestsecuritytips.com/content+index.id+14.htm

Staying on top of one's favorite weblogs and RSS feeds can be a time-consuming affair, but the process can be made a bit easier with the use of RiverGate RSS Reader 1.8. This application can retrieve content that includes weblogs and podcasts. Visitors can also use the program to create their own customized searches. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista. [KMG]



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