I have been addicted to using Eset’s NOD32 Antivirus for a long time. It has never let anything through (that I know of 
) and uses so few resources that I hardly even know it is running. I was browsing their beta forum when I noticed that someone had posted a screenshot of what NOD32 v3 (version 3) is going to look like.
Well, actually there will be two different versions available: NOD32 Antivirus and the Eset Security Suite. They are finally stepping out of the “antivirus only” ring by offering a top-notch spyware and firewall alternative to users. They will still be offering NOD32 as a standalone antivirus solution as well for anyone who doesn’t want all of the new goodies.
The screenshot shows that the interface has had a nice overhaul. This version actually looks like it will be user friendly so that they can branch out to more than just the computer literate people. Don’t get me wrong, I like the interface in 2.5 but it looked like it was designed for Windows 95. You gotta look good to attract new customers because not everyone cares about what’s under the hood (even though that is what matters with an antivirus program).
People in the forums are saying that we should see a release of this software towards the end of this year and probably just in time for Windows Vista. Unfortunately there has been no Beta version released to test out at this point and no pricing details have been announced.
I have to admit that this will be one piece of software that I will anxiously be waiting for.
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Nice
Cant live without Nod32
I will be waiting too.
Nod 32 its the best.
Cool im glad for the firewall im tired of Zone alarm.
But when is it going to be release?
Nobody knows for sure but Eset has said that they plan to have a new version later this year. I’m sure they’re going to get it out before Vista and the business version of Vista is due in November, so I would expect to see it before then.
Well i used to use NOD but i found BitDefender 9 fast&effective over NOD or even Karpesky.
Hmm, really? I haven’t given BitDefender a shot but there has been a lot of good publicity on it. Maybe I’ll look into it.
Definitely stick with the NOD.
Great writeup, ESET is looking good. Soon a v2.7 and then this amazing security suite and antivirus v3.0, can’t wait.
Yep, I just saw that version 2.7 should hopefully start Beta testing soon. It is nice to see that they plan on releasing a version compatible with Vista for the November launch.
why not a anti-dialer like bitdefender?!!!
Any updates on when this will be released or when a beta will be available to the public?
Those dialers are popping up all over the place…but I think NOD32 might block those without explicitly saying that is a feature? I’m not sure about that though.
The forums are still saying that it is pretty early to be talking about features but awhile ago I read that they were going to try and push for a Beta by the end of the year and the final release should be around the same time of the Vista consumer release (January 30).
Hey is the new NOD32 v3.0 released already?
No, it isn’t released. It is still in the testing phase. I think they are shooting for the end of the year.