[ale] Microsoft strikes again

Bob Toxen bob at verysecurelinux.com
Fri Apr 30 21:10:20 EDT 2004


On Fri, Apr 30, 2004 at 03:41:44PM -0400, Geoffrey wrote:
> I was doing a bit of searching for anti-virus software that runs on 
> Linux and found the following:

> "Due to the acquisition of RAV's IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) by 
> Microsoft Corp., GeCAD Software SRL is currently engaged in a strategic 
> reorganization of its operations, which includes scaling down and 
> discontinuation of its anti-virus related business. More details at:
> http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/shownews.php?i=153 .
RAV is a client of mine.  Another good company badly hurt by Microsoft.

> As part of this process please be informed that RAV AntiVirus online and 
> direct sales ceased September 3rd, 2003."

> -- 
> Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
> Building secure systems in spite of Microsoft

Bob Toxen
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