Dr.Web Beta screenshots

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by risl, Dec 18, 2009.

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  1. rolarocka

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    Windows 7 doesnt look very retro to me ;)
    Retro may be a trend but not in software.
     
  2. pjb024

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    It's planned for service pack 1 ;)
     
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    novadays don't like chic, they prefer flashy view
     
  4. TheIgster

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    Yeah, sorry, but no...retro software? Ugh... :thumbd:

    Look at Avast 5 and then look at those Dr. Web screenshots...which would you prefer? I know my answer x 1000.
     
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    I agree 100% with you!!! If I want to see something purdy I will get a nice pic for my wallpaper for my desktop. I use an AV to detect and clean malware and could care less how it looks. I wouldn't be too put out even if Dr Web stayed with the interface they got now. As long as it's keeping me reasonably safe (no AV is going to keep me 100% safe) I am a happy camper.
     
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    I guess sense they are spending so much time trying to keep up with the Other AV's Detection rates. They have to skimp out on a GUI. They really need to get back in tests again Norman AV is feeling all alone right now. :blink:
     
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    i have always liked dr web but imo its about time they get with the times with their user interface i could never recc this to a customer as most average users would have no idea where to start with all the separate modules
     
  8. risl

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    I've heard rumors that the latest build would have an "everything in one" type of interface.
     
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    :( very bad news
     
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    I know my answer absolutely, too)

    But GUI of what software you can call GOOD?
     
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    I would like to award you 1st prize for being GUI Geek 2009 but it is a dead heat between you and TheIgster. :rolleyes:

    Congratulations to you both and may 2010 bring you the perfect GUI. Those fake AV's have attractive GUI. Maybe you already tried them. :blink:
     
  12. zfactor

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    i dont care its its pretty i just want it centralized
     
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    Not sure I understand you here. My point was, the Avast 5 interface is very, very nice and very modern. One of the best GUI's for AV software I have ever seen.
     
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    You understood me right. My opinion is that the GUI of Avast 5 is an example of stupid embellishment, that make it awkward, not intuitive, not ergonomic.
     
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    Kind of amusing most the community that use's does not share your view.
     
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    What I have come to expect from a PAID program. But when Free programs even have better interface and Rank decently in Detection and Real World tests. Tell me what is the point of buying something that looks like it was designed in the mid 90's ?

    People may think the GUI is pointless but to me it shows Pride in the program. They take the time to make sure its easy for people to use and easy to understand with a decent look.

    Ill put this in from another post. If you put a new engine in a Pinto sure it will run nice but its going to look like total *@(# no matter what you do to it.
     
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    Old Russian joke: "You want a section or wish to go?" (The taxi driver has asked the passenger)
     
  18. Fajo

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    Guess you should stick more to programing and less to joke telling ? :blink:
     
  19. zfactor

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    ummmm yeah....
     
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    In each joke there is a joke share.
    Speaking about programming, I wish to note, what exactly in it (improvement of quality of detecting and speed and conveniences in job) and adheres the DrWeb company
     
  21. Fajo

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    I really have no idea what you are trying to say here. Language barrier is such a pain sometimes. :doubt:
     
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    I agree about a language barrier. I tried to explain by means of simple associations, that in a product is more important functionality (stuffing), than GUI (wrapper).
     
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    To all asking about the GUI:

    You have to realise that each company has a finite number of resources. In smaller companies, there may not be enough manpower to overhaul the GUI and advance the technical features, or it may simply be a managerial decision that the GUI is a non critical element to update.

    If you observe most av applications made for corporate environments, their GUI is minimal and very bland- simply because workstation users will not sit there looking at it and in most cases are not permitted to change the settings either as it is controlled by the organization's IT department.

    The same can also apply to home user products- if the current GUI fulfils the basic principles of GUI design (taking into account usability, consistency, heuristics etc.) then there is no major need to change it from a technical point of view. The main reason a GUI will need a major change is to accommodate a large number of options in a more efficient form or allow users to utilise the program more effectively, but these days it is mainly as a PR tool to attract new users to the program.

    Unfortunately many home users will base some part of their judgement on the GUI of a product (that they will most probably only open once or twice during the life of their subscription) rather than the technical merits of the same product.
     
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    Ahh ok I wont disagree with you there. But other company's are able to do both, they work on the technology and functionality and are still able to make it look and work like a modern interface. Why can't web ?

    I'm not trying to be rude but if I tried to sale your product to any of my clients, Personal or Professional they would think I had lost my mind. Unfortunately the GUI is all people see, when trying to sale something that looks like it's from the ancient computing days they are going to feel the tech is from that era also.

    I'm not saying Dr. Web is crap please don't get that impression from me. All I'm stating is all aspects of the product have to be worked from the GUI to the Tech. If they neglect one or the other they will never be taken seriously by the masses.
     
  25. SergM

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    Thanks. It that I also wished to express. But could not.
    Fajo Thanks for your opinion. It too is worthy.
     
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