My experiences w/ VS8.0i are mixed, mostly due to the overwhelming let down of the integrated anti-spyware/adware module as a vialbe solution. Overall, I do like the newest version but sometimes I long for the 7.x days...and I innately don't care for "do-it-all-in-one-box" solutions - too much centralized risk and not enough cyber-diversity for my taste.

The Unwanted Programs detection is seriously lacking...in fact, lacking so hard that Network Associated is (has) released an add-on module for VS8.0i and VS7.1 which...hold your breath....is an anti-spyware/adware engine. And to boot, they're going to charge for it. What a jip methinks. moreover, at least for me and my colleagues, the lackluster performance of VS8.0i's spyware/adware engine places suspicion on the whole product's effectiveness.

On the other hand, I completely love ePolicy Orchestrator. I've started with ePO from version 1.0 and have been with the product ever since. It has come a long way and I don't think my anti-malware infrastructure would be so strong w/out it.

Anyway, I thought the original posters to this thread would find it interested that even NAI admits that VS8.0i isn't living up to their exhortations and will (have) release an add-on module (for which they'll be charging) to compensate.

CHeers,
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