Sophos Antivirus

Sophos AntiVirus is virus detection and disinfection software that can be installed on file servers and workstations. It checks local hard disks, floppy disks and networks, internet downloads and email attachments for the presence of viruses. It operates in on-access, scheduled and on demand modes.

Software Download

Windows
Macintosh OS X
Macintosh OS 9
Unix (Please consult your Faculty computing support staff for a CD for this install)

Licence Type

This is a five year licence beginning on 1 March 2004. During the term of the licence the University is entitled to all new versions and minor upgrades at no additional charge.

Licence Costs

There is no cost to the individual user; the cost is met from a central budget.

Hardware

Desktops: Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, 2003, XP, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X
Servers: Windows 2000, 2003, Netware 5.x, 6.x, Citrix Metaframe XP, Linux, Solaris.

Workplace Use

Available for installation on computers used by:

staff employed by Flinders University
staff with current formal academic status granted by Flinders University
staff not directly employed by Flinders University, but whose major employment task is research for, or clerical support for, a member of Flinders academic staff
students currently enrolled at Flinders University.

Home Use

Available for installation on computers owned and used at home by:

staff employed by Flinders University
staff with current formal academic status granted by Flinders University
staff not directly employed by Flinders University, but whose major employment task is research for, or clerical support for, a member of Flinders academic staff
students currently enrolled at Flinders University.

Home Use Licence

The right to use Sophos at home ceases immediately upon termination of employment at Flinder University or the cessation of enrolment by a student. A condition of the licence is that the software must be completely removed from your computer should your formal association with Flinders end.

Documentation

Copies of the documentation for Sophos AntiVirus are available from the Sophos web site.

Support

The licence does not include individual assistance for users of the product by the vendor. Your local computing support staff can assist with installation of the product on your workplace computer. Support for home computers is not provided.