Kaspersky 8 worth download?

[Solaris]

I have been using kaspersky antivirus 7. Kaspersky antivirus and internet security 8 have been released for beta testing long ago. On the tests, Kaspesky 8 gave more satisfying results than kaspersky 7 on heuristic scan. My question is, should i download Kav8 now or wait till the official release, which is on 2009?

http://forum.kaspersky.com/lofiversion/index.php/t64573.html

[stuge]

Hi there ,
It's still in beta stage so I don't recommend you to install it .

[Ceyfer √]

I'm a beta tester too, not only exclusive to KAV 8 but also a nos. of security apps like Ad-aware lavasoft 2008 / AWC etc...

Anyway KAV 8 still in beta stage is not appropriate to use it? Esp. if ur dont know the corresponding risks ur facing with

It is stated there

"What is a beta version?

A product's beta is an officially released version of a product which includes most of the product's functionality. The beta version is intended for EXTERNAL TESTING of the product in order to identify configurations that cause problems, as well as collect requirements and suggestions from users.

Before its official release, a beta version ALWAYS undergoes a full cycle of internal testing, after which the application is sufficiently stable in the majority of computing environments.

Please note that a beta version is NOT the FINAL VERSION of the product and therefore the developer does not guarantee an absence of errors that may disrupt the computer's operation and/or result in data loss."

If ur willing to take the risk then its ok..

[Ceyfer √]

The Good thing in this news is KAV capability is getting better...

[Fahad]

@Ceyfer Hi can you please guide me how to become a beta tester.I am really interested in it.
Thanks

[Raymond]

For security products, I'd advice you to wait for the official release.

[Solaris]

Ok thanks everyone, i will wait till the official release in 2009.

[Ceyfer √]

@Ceyfer Hi can you please guide me how to become a beta tester.I am really interested in it.
Thanks

"it's a risky business to be a beta tester"

_for KAV testing KIS/KAV 2009 more infos here _
http://dnl-eu5.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/pre%20TR/8.0.0.357/KAV/English/2008_04_25_18_03/release_notes_kav_en.htm
http://dnl-eu5.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/pre%20TR/8.0.0.357/KAV/English/2008_04_25_18_03/
http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showforum=20
http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=11188

[Fahad]

@ceyfer

Thanks for the info.But is there any way to become a Official beta tester and Earn Money :cool:

[Ceyfer √]

@ceyfer

Thanks for the info.But is there any way to become a Official beta tester and Earn Money :cool:

Honestly I volunteer for free coz I would like to improve the software by contributing my ideas and suggestions and finding those bugs...

Some companies do pay but they have specific reqts. -> beta testers? <-