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eScan for Linux Desktops

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Required Packages

RPM Package Name                       File name
    mwadmin                 mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    escan                   escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.rpm

Debian Package Name                    File name
    mwadmin                 mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    escan                   escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.deb

Installation

NOTE:The packages should be installed as per the order given below. Installation should be done using a Terminal to run the command line parameters

Command Line Installation:

For RPM Packages:

# rpm -ivh mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.rpm

For Debian packages:

# dpkg -i mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i escan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><linux release>.i386.deb

FAQ's

General

1. What is eScan for Linux Desktop?

A. MicroWorld's eScan for Linux Desktop is an Ant-Virus Solution for GNU/Linux Desktops. It scans and protects the system for viruses or threats.

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2. What are the features in eScan for Linux Desktop?

A. eScan for Linux Desktops has:

• On-Demand Virus Scanning,
• Automatic download of Virus signatures,
• Easy and convenient administratiton - Web-browser based administration as well with Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Scanning features with Heuristic scanning, Cross File Systems and Symbolic Links scanning,
• Scheduling Scanning jobs
• Provides extensive Logs for analysis.

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3. For which flavors of GNU/Linux is eScan for Linux Desktop available?

A. eScan for Linux Desktop is available for

• Debian 5.0.3
• Fedora Core 3
• Fedora Core 6
• Fedora 8
• Fedora 9
• RHEL 4
• RHEL 5
• Slackware 12.2
• Suse 10
• Ubuntu 8.10
• Ubuntu 9.10

New or updated packages for various flavors of GNU/Linux are always added in the official web-site www.escanav.com as well as in the eScan Wiki site. Click here to check the available Packages for download

If you do not find your package, please write to linux@escanav.com as per your requirement with the below details

• eScan product name,
• linux flavor and release version,
• the linux kernel version and
• 32 bit or 64 bit OS.

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4. What is a Cross File Systems?

A. In Linux, you have different file systems mounted on partions. eScan can scan files in Cross file systems means checking files on different partitions and/or network mounted file systems.

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5. What is the difference between the Evaluation version of eScan software and fully licensed software?

A. The evaluation version and licensed version of eScan are identical in feature and functionality wise. While in evaluation version of eScan, it will function for a limited period i.e. for 30-days after which the license key for eScan has to be purchased.

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6. How can I check the dependencies required for MicroWorld's products?

A. To check the dependencies before installing the packages

RPM Package

# rpm -qpR <package>

Debian Package

# dpkg --info <package>