This software offers comprehensive antivirus protection for both Mac and PC systems. Its features extend to the protection of the user's friends who use PCs.
This software does not only protect users' data and programs but also prevents them from unknowingly spreading virus infectors to their PC users through the detection of such threats. This is especially useful in heterogeneous environments where the virus can be passed on to other platforms.
Avast! comes as a universal binary, making it deployable against both PowerPC and Intel platforms of the Mac running on OS X 10.4 or later. It offers a central scanning service that has adjustable priority and remote accessibility. Users can access the software via TCP or UNIX sockets.
Avast! uses a modular architecture, which enables the GUI to adopt new features without the need for manual installation or updates. It also provides autorun after startup, on-demand, on access, and mail antivirus protection. The software includes chesting and repair tools that help users restore their data if the system is compromised.
As an added bonus, Avast! has legendary unpacker/packer/archive support that is fully supported on the Mac platform. The software also supports standard template pre-setup for most needed/wanted preferences, making it easy to install and use in a corporate environment.
Overall, Avast! Antivirus Mac Edition provides comprehensive antivirus, antispyware, and anti-malware solutions for the Mac platform. It is an industry-leading software that guarantees top-of-the-line protection for users.
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