ewido 4.0 ?

[LoneWolf]

i'm currently enjoying ewido's free 14 day trial and have found & deleated 3 pests that my other security software could not do.i plan on buying ewido when my trial is over.question is when is ewido 4.0 due out and what improvements should we expect other then the dedicated anti-rootkit engine?

[Frank the Perv]

I'm kind of wondering about 4.0 also.

Not trying to rush you Ewido dudes or anything, just wondering how things are going.

Can you give us a little preview of what you are trying to accomplish with 4.0?

I think we all understand that things change and schedules fluxuate and it could be released later than you had anticipated.

-FTP

[vinzenz.ewido]

We're still working on the coming version.

We're sorry that we can't keep the foreseen appointment, it will unfortunately take some more time as planned.

That we can't give you more details about our upcoming you hopefully might understand ;)

BR
Vinzenz

[Antarctica]

{QUOTE-> We're still working on the coming version.

We're sorry that we can't keep the foreseen appointment, it will unfortunately take some more time as planned.

That we can't give you more details about our upcoming you hopefully might understand ;)

BR
Vinzenz <-QUOTE}

Take your time, no worry. The end product will only be better.:)

[strangequark]

I agree, I'd rather wait till you get everything right rather than rush out a new version just for the sake of having something new. I'm sick of software makers bringing out updated versions of their software and then a couple of weeks later bringing out an update to fix the bugs in the previous update because they released it to early, and then bringing out another update to fix ..................... and on and on ad infinitum :o
But then again we don't all want to be waiting for ever like we did for the fabled TDS 4 only to be shafted.

[Peter2005]

I wonder if there is any news of the release of an updated version. When I first purchased the product I asked if there was a scheduler included as I could not find one, the reply given was that the scheduler would be included in the next version whick will be released soon.

At my age I am beginning to find it difficult to remember to run the scan and a scheduler would come in very handy indeed,

[Itsme]

if I remember well there is a ewido console scanner out there, likely it can be triggered by the schedular of windows.
Ciao
Itsme

[JRCATES]

Any word on when a possible release date for version 4.0 could be expected? I understand that they are working on tweaking things, to make sure that they are just right when 4.0 is actually released...but the initial word was "before the end of the year ('05), around Christmas". Since we're now halfway into March, I just thought I'd ask and see what possible timetable may have been set for it's official release now.....

EDIT: Oops, sorry....I didn't see this thread until mine got merged into it. Oh well, all's well that ends well.....

[honeybunny]

{QUOTE-> Unfortunately, there is no workaround for this. The scan settings only apply for the scanner, not for the guard. The product in its current form has no ignore list and was never advertised as having one. However, I can tell you that version 4.0 (which will definitely have an ignore list) is "just around the corner"... <-QUOTE}

Peter,

you say, there scan settings only apply for the scanner, but not for the guard. Will the V 4.0 has the possibility to set setting for the guard, too ?

Btw. The V 4.0 is just around the corner ? ;D Something like that i hear last year in December ;)

So could you give an concret date ::)

[gerardwil]

{QUOTE-> However, I can tell you that version 4.0 (which will definitely have an ignore list) is "just around the corner"... <-QUOTE}

Where did I heard that before? ;D

[Carver]

I know where I heard "Just around the corner", and it is still ringing in my ears. Once bitten, twice shy. :ouch:

[peter.ewido]

... we WILL deliver it... :)

[Defenestration]

{QUOTE-> ... we WILL deliver it... :) <-QUOTE}
I hope a beta or two is released first before it goes final so any niggles can be worked out.

[ThreeofClubs]

...and I hope I'm not expected to PAY for v4.0 when my family & I have not gotten to use the version we have since buying our copies. It's still beyond my understanding why a signature that detects (and removes) a legit software package, which they went to the trouble to label "Not_a_virus", is still included. Isn't it a common practice to address false positives with signature updates? I know my antivirus vendors do. That bit McAfee on the behind in a big way a couple of weeks ago.

[CDomaille]

We know you will delivery it... but the big problem is when as you havent even given us a hint of when it will be ready. Just round the corner doesn't really cut it when you have to keep reinstalling VNC because some muppet member of staff has hit the clear button on a remote site.

So please please any idea of how close version 4 is? :(

[Itsme]

I've been waiting for months to buy 10 lifetime licenses for the computers I manage for family and friends.... and the longer it takes to have a decent answer on delivery dates... In my project I call then deadlines and are known to all my projectg members and certainly my sponsors, which I could also call paying CLIENTS. ... the less I feel this company is worth having my hard earned money.
Ciao
Itsme

[honeybunny]

{QUOTE-> I've been waiting for months to buy 10 lifetime licenses for the computers I manage for family and friends.... and the longer it takes to have a decent answer on delivery dates... In my project I call then deadlines and are known to all my projectg members and certainly my sponsors, which I could also call paying CLIENTS. ... the less I feel this company is worth having my hard earned money.
Ciao
Itsme <-QUOTE}

As Peter talk to us, it's around the corner. Btw. i'm searching for that corner too. But i couldn't find it actually.

[DarkCypher0x0]

I'm not exactly sure why...Everyone is so uptight and ignorant. This team goes out of their way to do this to make sure WE are secure and you thank them how?

By ranting at them obnoxiously pouting for a new version. Grow up, There is a trial version available you should have tried it before you bought it. Nothing is perfect espcially in software.

McAfee...Just another overrated bloatware...Like Nortons and the rest of the big named AV's. If this program was anything like those 2 I would have left long ago. Patience is always a good virtue to have, Try it on for size.

[CDomaille]

Not getting uptight about it and we know that these guys are working on it. We also know that there is a trial which i tried and liked so i bought the product.

It's not my fault that VNC was installed AFTER we bought the product. quite happy to wait for the updates but in the mean time, we'll just keep reinstalling VNC after Ewido as removed it ;D

We would just like a rough idea as to when V4 is likely to be released. not too much to ask is it?

[greenhatch]

I emailed Ewido support to ask about Version 4 and I got this woolly reply ''We hope that we can release the first beta versions in the next few weeks''. I am not sure whether to buy version 3.5 or wait? I have been given an opinion on another board that A-Squared's real-time protection is superior, so I am looking at that too.
Peter: Can you please put a rough date to when Ewido version 4 will be ready please?

[Blackcat]

{QUOTE-> I emailed Ewido support to ask about Version 4 and I got this woolly reply ''We hope that we can release the first beta versions in the next few weeks''. <-QUOTE}
What's wooly about this reply?
{QUOTE-> I am not sure whether to buy version 3.5 or wait? <-QUOTE}
You can buy the present version then upgrade for free to version 4.
{QUOTE-> I have been given an opinion on another board that A-Squared's real-time protection is superior, so I am looking at that too. <-QUOTE}
There is no definite testing of this and a recent post here (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=125587)discusses the two.
{QUOTE-> Peter: Can you please put a rough date to when Ewido version 4 will be ready please? <-QUOTE}
What's the rush? Ewido 3.5 is an excellent piece of software now! If they rushed out a buggy version, then there would be complaints that it had not been tested sufficiently. Ewido will release 4 when it is ready and stable, not before!

But it will be released before F-Prot 4 or Diamond's latest offering ;D

[Eldar]

{QUOTE-> Peter: Can you please put a rough date to when Ewido version 4 will be ready please? <-QUOTE}What's the rush? :o
Difficult to put a date on it and at the same time putting pressure on its development.
Beta hasn't yet started, so it will take some time to release a stable and effective version 4.

Version 3 works fine, so I'm not in a hurry for the new version.
I'll install when version 4 is ready and not before, but as usual I'll take a peek now and then. ;D ;)

[ThreeofClubs]

{QUOTE-> I'm not exactly sure why...Everyone is so uptight and ignorant... <-QUOTE}
Speaking of ignorant, your post qualifies with regards to my situation. FYI, I had Ewido running and was happy with it until a signature update started marking my VNC as potential malware. I paid for this software AND my VNC and, on top of that, I have invested my time and quite a bit of long distance phone tolls dealing with the situation that has arisen. Why am I uptight about it? Because we paid for something and can't use it, that's why.

[Optimist]

{QUOTE->

But it will be released before F-Prot 4 or Diamond's latest offering ;D <-QUOTE}

This is not difficult!

[greenhatch]

Despite some opinions in this thread, I think it is perfectly reasonable for us to press for a release date of v4. It is over 4 months since first indicated, I believe.

[Eldar]

{QUOTE-> Despite some opinions in this thread, I think it is perfectly reasonable for us to press for a release date of v4. It is over 4 months since first indicated, I believe. <-QUOTE}IMHO it isn't reasonable to press for a release date.
There are so many factors which must be taken into account. ::)
Even releasing the first beta has to be well prepared.

As soon as Ewido has a reasonably stable version they will decide to
release it for beta-testing and not before.

It's not up to us to decide for them. ;)

[chaos]

{QUOTE-> Despite some opinions in this thread, I think it is perfectly reasonable for us to press for a release date of v4. It is over 4 months since first indicated, I believe. <-QUOTE}


Yes you are right.???
We should go find these bastards >:( and burn their houses and their cars.
Then they will feel the pressure to release ewido 4 on schedule...
I think this will give them an indication of how much we want this update.;)


Well i was just kidding...;D ;D
I think ewido 3.5 is a nice program and 4 should be released when everything is ready.

[Joliet Jake]

If you are developing something new how can you possibly know how long it will take?
It will be ready when it's ready.

[strangequark]

hoping not to appear as some one with a foot in both camps let me say it's pointless rushing the ewido team into releasing version 4 before it's ready,
but,
and it's a big but [so to speak], some of us who have been around the traps for a number of years have been burnt before after paying good money for software, and have been told that there's an update just around the corner only to have it never eventuate. The reason a lot of people at this forum use ewido is because they were TDS users, who waited patiently for the release of TDS 4 only to have the product discontinued and then given some lame excuse for the reason. So I dont think it's a matter of people being "uptight and ignorant", I think it's more a case of people not wanting to see history repeat itself. By the way lets hope it's nothing to do with the number 4, maybe they should skip that and go straight to 5.
In the meantime I'll wait patiently with my fingers crossed. Ewido is a good product, lets hope it remains that way.

[greenhatch]

I'm quite surprised at the voices approving of the continuing delay. But whatever is said, and I note that a date is still not being promised, even after the digs in this thread, I'm ok with version 3.5. Though the user panel is rather plain and simple, since it has no options or ways to see what's happening on real time monitoring: it's all going on behind the scenes (hopefully).

[Joliet Jake]

{QUOTE-> I'm quite surprised at the voices approving of the continuing delay. But whatever is said, and I note that a date is still not being promised, even after the digs in this thread, I'm ok with version 3.5. Though the user panel is rather plain and simple, since it has no options or ways to see what's happening on real time monitoring: it's all going on behind the scenes (hopefully). <-QUOTE}

I'm not approving any delay nor am I approving hassling the ewido team to rush something out before they think it's ready.
It will be ready when it's ready.

[Carver]

As a TDS-4 SHAFTIE I would like a general time frame. Like between June and august with three months posible delay time. Not the 2+ years that TDS-4 was "Just Around The Corner". But I also don't want them to rush it out the door.

[chaos]

None is approving any delay...
the problem with all those people expressing their concern about the "delay" is that they are suspicious that something may go wrong.Well even if something goes wrong then you dont have much to lose ...but only 30 $.
On the other hand I try to remain optimistic and believe the ewido team till they prove to be untrustworthy.
Delays are normal and Kaspersky team for example delayed 6.0 version of their antivirus program for sometime .Some may say that at least they had a working beta version ...well I dont disagree.

P.S
A rough date would be good and a public beta even better ...

[peter.ewido]

All I can say is that we have begun to count the time until the release in weeks... :)

[Defenestration]

50... 100... 200 weeks... ? ;D

[strangequark]

{QUOTE-> All I can say is that we have begun to count the time until the release in weeks... :) <-QUOTE}
Peter that's the worst thing you could have said, that's just going to fuel everyones expectations and paranoia, people will be calander watching from this point on marking off the weeks in red ink. Tell them nothing, the less people know the less they can worry, that was TDS's mistake setting targets [although their biggest mistake was shafting every one]. I fear if nothing happens in a couple of weeks angy crowds will start to gather, nasty things will be mentioned, I'd change my address now if I were you.;D
Let's face it we're a bunch of update junkies, if there isn't a new version of something out every 5 minutes the sky might fall in.:o

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> 50... 100... 200 weeks... ? ;D <-QUOTE}

No about 2.000.000 weeks or smth.

For every guy is asking again we will wait one week more *SCNR*

Just kidding, the truth:

It is not as far as you may think (at least the beta)

BR

[vinzenz.ewido]

Now for all of you take a look here:

http://www.ewido.net/

BR

[Miyagi]

The dns for www.ewido.net is not yet available for some users to see the new website. Try http://ewido.net

[RAV]

I still see the old site.

[vinzenz.ewido]

Try it with a refresh. Otherwise it can take a short while until you'll be abled to see it. Sorry :-\

[Joliet Jake]

Beta available from the 24th of April.:)

Looks like it's gonna be a very nice app.

[strangequark]

{QUOTE-> Beta available from the 24th of April.:) <-QUOTE}

Yeah! thats my birthday :)

[chaos]

Continuing the conspiracy theories....:dry: :dry: :shifty:
We've had enough with ewido 4.0!???
Its old news since you should have released it a month ago.>:(
What about version 5.0?When is it going to be released?
I want dates.
For example in May or even earlier.
I am waiting for a response or ...:thumbd:

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> Continuing the conspiracy theories....:dry: :dry: :shifty:
We've had enough with ewido 4.0!???
Its old news since you should have released it a month ago.>:(
What about version 5.0?When is it going to be released?
I want dates.
For example in May or even earlier.
I am waiting for a response or ...:thumbd: <-QUOTE}
::) :blink:

[gerardwil]

{QUOTE-> ::) :blink: <-QUOTE}

2007 ;)

[chaos]

Enough with the jokes...::)
I hope you didnt rush out a product because of the pressure...or did you?
Because I think that many users do not want just an update but rather a product that offers something new and enhances the security of the system with new technology.
As long as I am concerned I suggest that you better take your time and make the program the best you can .;)

P.S
I try to visit your new site but I still enter the old one.Is there something I can do?

[Infinity]

{QUOTE-> Enough with the jokes...::)
I hope you didnt rush out a product because of the pressure...or did you?
Because I think that many users do not want just an update but rather a product that offers something new and enhances the security of the system with new technology.
As long as I am concerned I suggest that you better take your time and make the program the best you can .;)

P.S
I try to visit your new site but I still enter the old one.Is there something I can do? <-QUOTE}

No chaos :o you cannot.

{QUOTE-> Its old news since you should have released it a month ago.
What about version 5.0?When is it going to be released? <-QUOTE}

where is the link where someone of Ewido stated V4 would be ready last month? .. cause I cannot remember such a post. it was planned the end of April for a long time: at the end of the first quarter...

if you don't like it, just uninstall Ewido it's as easy as that!

[vinzenz.ewido]

@Infinity
{QUOTE-> Enough with the jokes...::) <-QUOTE}

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> Enough with the jokes...::)
I hope you didnt rush out a product because of the pressure...or did you?
Because I think that many users do not want just an update but rather a product that offers something new and enhances the security of the system with new technology.
As long as I am concerned I suggest that you better take your time and make the program the best you can .;)

P.S
I try to visit your new site but I still enter the old one.Is there something I can do? <-QUOTE}

I'm sorry I can't tell you why you still enter the old site. It must be still a DNS Cache problem.

You should know what a beta is, it is not the final release. It is just a beta version. What means it is still under development and has probably many bugs left. ;)

BR

[chaos]

You are right vinzenz its a beta and that means that months of development are ahead.What I wanted to ask is if you have shifted the schedule of the 4th version a bit so as to fit the customers' need for a new version...
By the way I used to program a lot in university mainly in C/C++,I still do program but much less though,and believe me I know how complex is even a project of 50.000 lines of code.

[geeorama]

{QUOTE-> @Infinity <-QUOTE}
I have registered for Ewido 4 about 1 hour ago and am still waiting for the e-mail. ???

[CDomaille]

Have just downloaded the Beta 4 version and guess what... it DIDN'T detect VNC.. WooHoo. :o looks good though. can't up date yet as technical problem which is why you poss haven't got your email yet geeorama. Patience is something we that use VNC have had to have so i'm sure you will get your email soon.

Now looking forward to future with both progs running happy side by side!

[bigc73542]

It took me about fifteen seconds to be sent my login data but the download server is down and can't even get the program. What a way to run a business.:-\

[peter.ewido]

Hm? It's not down!?

[Infinity]

@ Peter : don't get offended but it seems like you guys are only answering the questions that you wanna answer .. sorry to be a pain in the ass :(

[bigc73542]

{QUOTE-> Hm? It's not down!? <-QUOTE}


this is the addy i was sent to download the program http://www.grisoft.com/beta. and this is what happens when I try to get there with four different browsers

Edit== it is now working

[peter.ewido]

No, the correct URL is:
http://beta.grisoft.cz/

:)

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> Have just downloaded the Beta 4 version and guess what... it DIDN'T detect VNC.. WooHoo. :o looks good though. can't up date yet as technical problem which is why you poss haven't got your email yet geeorama. Patience is something we that use VNC have had to have so i'm sure you will get your email soon.

Now looking forward to future with both progs running happy side by side! <-QUOTE}

But it should detect it, if you didn't put it on the ignore list, maybe you didn't update. (That's my guess)

BR

[DonKid]

I'd like to know if there is a key for betatesters, so we can test the new version fully, or it will run like demo ?

[Infinity]

Hi Donkid, Ewido Beta's features remain the same as a licenced Beta, so is Ewido's protection scope equal as a licenced version of the beta.
And as long as the beta isn't released to be final, or the date is expired, the beta version will function as a fully functional release of course with the possible glitches, hence being beta ;)

[DonKid]

{QUOTE-> Hi Donkid, Ewido Beta's features remain the same as a licenced Beta, so is Ewido's protection scope equal as a licenced version of the beta.
And as long as the beta isn't released to be final, or the date is expired, the beta version will function as a fully functional release of course with the possible glitches, hence being beta ;) <-QUOTE}

Thanks Infinity.

I just asked that because my resident shield isn't active.I tried uninstall it, and install it again, but no luck.

[Infinity]

means your trial period is over I presume.

[DonKid]

{QUOTE-> means your trial period is over I presume. <-QUOTE}

I just installed it yesterday for the first time.
I think I'm too lucky.;D

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> Hi Donkid, Ewido Beta's features remain the same as a licenced Beta, so is Ewido's protection scope equal as a licenced version of the beta.
And as long as the beta isn't released to be final, or the date is expired, the beta version will function as a fully functional release of course with the possible glitches, hence being beta ;) <-QUOTE}

who said that? :blink:

[DonKid]

{QUOTE-> who said that? :blink: <-QUOTE}

So, no key, no fully version in beta test ?

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> So, no key, no fully version in beta test ? <-QUOTE}
You have at least the 30 demo days.

BR

[DonKid]

I got it.

So, the next build, it will clean the 30 days or it will counting since the first build ?

[vinzenz.ewido]

{QUOTE-> I got it.

So, the next build, it will clean the 30 days or it will counting since the first build ? <-QUOTE}
since installation of the first build.

[Chubb]

{QUOTE-> since installation of the first build. <-QUOTE}

So after 30 days of demo, if a tester is a newcomer to Ewido and he don't have any licenses on hand, all subsequent beta builds that he will be testing will lose the resident functionality? ???

[Infinity]

that I did not know (oops) .. thought that as long as this beta period is going on .. it was ok to use Ewido, fully functional cause it is not finished .. strange but like they say "dura lex, sed lex" or something like that :)

[vinzenz.ewido]

I need to say that I didn't asked anyone and that is not a real statement from ewido.

It can be a false information, what will be in the beta period. I will talk about this with my superior and then we will see.

But actually the beta is configured to be a trial. :-X :lurking:

BR

[DonKid]

{QUOTE-> I need to say that I didn't asked anyone and that is not a real statement from ewido.

It can be a false information, what will be in the beta period. I will talk about this with my superior and then we will see.

But actually the beta is configured to be a trial. :-X :lurking:

BR <-QUOTE}

That´s is the first time a betatester like me, can´t fully test a beta program.::)

[peter.ewido]

The reason for the beta being a trial is that we also have to test the demo/trial-system... Depending on how long the beta will be available, there are different options on how to proceed, we'll see :)