The AntiVirus Information Exchange Network (AVIEN), home to the discussions of members representing more than 2 million PCs in more than 150 countries, has announced that it will create a new mailing list for smaller organizations. Currently, membership in AVIEN is limited to those who work with more than 1500 PCs and the discussions revolve around enterprise level issues with malware, and anti-malware solutions. Since its inception, AVIEN has received requests for exceptions to the membership rules from those who work with fewer machines. These requests have come from those who wish to have access to the valuable information exchanged by AVIEN members. "For us, investing in AVIEN and the EWS was a very sound business decision. For less than $100, we increased our bottom line by thousands of dollars. Avoiding just one virus outbreak clean- up operation more than compensates for the minimal investment." said Joe Broyles, Computer Maintenance Supervisor at the York County School Division and an AVIEN Founding Member. In response to these requests, AVIEN is pleased to announce that effective immediately, all members of the AVIEN Early Warning System (EWS) will also have access to a new mailing list for discussion of malware issues. This new list will be in addition to the Virus Discussion list they already access as part of their EWS membership, and will not be limited to the topic of viruses. It is expected that this new list will include discussions on malware prevention, tools, strategies for saving money while effectively fighting malware, etc., as has been the case of the main AVIEN mailing lists. "The goal of AVIEN has always been to take the issues surrounding malware to those affected by it, and not just the companies selling solutions." said Robert Vibert, Moderator of AVIEN. "This new mailing list will appeal to all those who find it a challenge to obtain unbiased information in a friendly environment." One of the key features of this new list will the strict no-flame rule. Many public mailing lists and newsgroups suffer from flames (nasty comments about others) and other abusive input. AVIEN has a policy of expelling any member who engages in un-professional behaviour. The result is an environment where anyone is able to ask any question without worrying that someone will call them incompetent or ignorant. More information on AVIEN and its mailing lists can be obtained from the AVIEN web site: http://www.avien.org ISN is hosted by SecurityFocus.com --- To unsubscribe email isn-unsubscribeat_private
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