- Jan 8, 2011
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There is a ton of free antivirus software out there. You may already be using one at your business. But did you know that most free antivirus software solutions are not licensed for commercial use?
Such free antivirus software solutions include AVG, Avast! and Malwarebytes, all of which are licensed strictly for home computers. For instance, Malwarebytes' end-user license agreement (EULA) explains that the free version is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes, while AVG's EULA explicitly states that any commercial use is prohibited and may violate copyright laws.
1. Microsoft Security Essentials
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Commercial license: Microsoft Security Essentials is free to use on a limited number of small business computers. Its EULA states under Section 1b Installation and Use Rights, "If you operate a small business, then you may install and use the software on up to 10 devices in your business."
2. Nano Antivirus
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Commercial license: Unlike most antivirus software, Nano Antivirus has a fairly brief license agreement. Regarding use, it simply states that users "can use, copy and distribute this software without any restriction." Its FAQ also says the software is free for any organization, and that a multi-license version is also available for multiple PCs.
3. Comodo Internet Security
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Commercial license: The Comodo Security Software EULA states under Section 2.1 Comodo Security Software, "Comodo Internet Security (CIS) may be used royalty-free for both commercial and personal use."
Find out more
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6740-free-antivirus-business.html
Such free antivirus software solutions include AVG, Avast! and Malwarebytes, all of which are licensed strictly for home computers. For instance, Malwarebytes' end-user license agreement (EULA) explains that the free version is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes, while AVG's EULA explicitly states that any commercial use is prohibited and may violate copyright laws.
1. Microsoft Security Essentials
...
Commercial license: Microsoft Security Essentials is free to use on a limited number of small business computers. Its EULA states under Section 1b Installation and Use Rights, "If you operate a small business, then you may install and use the software on up to 10 devices in your business."
2. Nano Antivirus
...
Commercial license: Unlike most antivirus software, Nano Antivirus has a fairly brief license agreement. Regarding use, it simply states that users "can use, copy and distribute this software without any restriction." Its FAQ also says the software is free for any organization, and that a multi-license version is also available for multiple PCs.
3. Comodo Internet Security
...
Commercial license: The Comodo Security Software EULA states under Section 2.1 Comodo Security Software, "Comodo Internet Security (CIS) may be used royalty-free for both commercial and personal use."
Find out more
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6740-free-antivirus-business.html
