[Liverpool] Software freedom (problems at the University)

[Vladimir]

Andrew, it works a bit differently.
The SuperRoamNet doesn't detect anything.
They make u install the trojan-like app called Bradford Dissolvable Client,
that checks for the antiviruses that are on their list (ClamAV isn't on that
list).


2009/12/18 Andrew Williams <andy at tensixtyone.com>

> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 05:44:17PM +0000, Dave Love wrote:
> > (I can't tell what that cause actually is.)
>
> That the university is enforcing the use of a closed-source anti-virus even
> for Linux/Unix based systems and forcing end users to pay out for it if
> they
> want to actually use the university network?
>
> Seems quite simple for me.
>
> Does SuperRoamNet actually detect ClamAV? Or other open source and well
> respected anti-virus solutions for Linux?
>
> > If you do not wish to use Sophos there are other anti-virus applications
> > that you may purchase at your own cost which will then allow you to pass
> > our security checks, these are; Norton, McAffee and Intigo Virus Barrier.
>
> No. How long until the university shutdown RoamNet? Ticking timeclock of
> yet
> more lock-in, not just for the systems used by the university but even
> their
> students.
>
> > All staff and students are urged to use SuperRoamNet which is the new
> > recommended wireless service for staff and students. It provides many
> > benefits over RoamNet.
>
> > From Monday February 2nd 2009, RoamNet will provide access for basic web
> > browsing only. To maintain access to other services including University
> > resources you must switch to SuperRoamNet.
>
> http://wireless.liv.ac.uk/roamnet.php
>
> Feel free to tell me if im wrong.
>
> --
> Andrew Williams
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> e: andy (at) tensixtyone.com
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