First let me say that I have fixed my feed issues…you can subscribe using iTunes using the links to the right. Yes the first two are the same, but I am fighting with the music store to get my feed included.
This episode is all about Clam, a free and open source antivirus software. The main website is www.clamav.net and the Windows port can be found at www.clamwin.net.
Bottom line? I like it alot, and I use it. Now, I really only use it on my Windows PC but it is installed on my Linux machine as well. I am experimenting with the Mac OS X port, but really only for my own learning process.
Clam doesn’t deal with spyware/malware/greyware so you will need some other solution for that, as I am sure you are already aware.
And for the record, I still do an occasional online scan using Trend Micro’s Housecall.
So there it is, happy listening!
Chris
Chris,
Just stopping by to say “hey” & good to see you establishing an Open Source Classroom blog. I just talked with a tech coordinator who is carefully walking down this road. He will pilot test Audacity and a few other educational open source resources but wants to go slow. There is still much concern about adapting open source software without fully testing them within the K-12 environment. What districts do you know of who are leading the way by adopting open source as their mainstay? Most of the tech coordinators that I know are fearful of the unknown and mixing open source in a world which doesn’t reflect the software solution of the business world. Thoughts? What do you predict will be the state of open source in K-12 by 2010? It will, no doubt, be interesting to watch the evolution.
Jan Wee, WI Discovery Educator Network Field Manager
Great podcast, as well… I am finding that I really enjoy listening to well-done podcasts while I drive across state. Nice to know I can hear your insights as I travel! Keep ‘em coming!
You GO CHRIS!
Jan