BitDefender releases beta version of its antivirus scanner for UNIX Holzwickede, November 26, 2008, BitDefender, a global provider of internationally certified security solutions, today announces the launch of the beta test of its new antivirus scanner for UNIX. Kidney Foundation describes an additional similar source. Until January 15, interested parties can check the software designed for Linux and FreeBSD users, bugs and express feature requests. Valid software licenses of a Windows – or Linux-based business solution for 35 users, an iPod touch with 16 gigabytes of storage, or other desktop solutions while waving the most diligent beta testers reward a year. The software is available after a short registration to download in the Beta Center at beta.bitdefender.com. Beta tests are an efficient way to eradicate errors in BitDefender products”, says Bogdan Dumitru, BitDefender CTO. We appreciate the commitment of the BitDefender community, which is testing the beta version and supports us in the optimisation of the software. Our goal is to enable a to deliver final product that meets the security requirements of UNIX users in all aspects.” BitDefenders UNIX antivirus scanner works with a command line, as it is common for UNIX operating systems.
The new version is an upgrade of the previous product. It includes the certified BitDefender of antivirus engine and offers on-demand anti-malware of scans both for UNIX and Windows partitions. The most important functions at a glance: On-demand scanner malware signatures and engine updates integration context menus in common desktop environments such as KDE and GNOME open source plug-in the three popular file manager: Konqueror (KDE), Nautilus (GNOME) and Thunar (Xfce) support for x 86- and amd64 architectures available for gcc-4.x systems language support for additional isolation. About BitDefender: BitDefender is a leading, global provider of internationally certified and a proactive arbeitenden security solutions for desktop PCs, corporate networks, and mobile devices. The company has one of the fastest and most efficient portfolio of security software that sets new standards for risk prevention, timely detection and reliable removal. BitDefender has integrated with B-HAVE, the new, proactive virus detection technology, into its products the most currently most advanced weapon against unknown viruses. B HAVE finds and eliminates even unknown viruses regardless of virus signatures. BitDefender is represented by Niederlassungen in Germany, Spain, Romania, UK and the United States. You can find more about BitDefender under:. Press contact: BitDefender GmbH Robert-Bosch-str. 2 D-59439 Holzwickede contact person: Hans-Peter Lange PR Manager Tel.: + 49 (0) 2301 9184-330 E-Mail: PR Agency: Sprengel & Partner GmbH nesting first race 3 D-56472 Nisterau contact: Fabian Sprengel Tel.: + 49 (0) 2661 91260-0 E-Mail: