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Sophos AutoUpdate continues to fetch virus definitions for my PPC Macintosh

JohnP3dro

Here in the Sophos forums, I had read that Sophos 8.0 would cease fetching virus definitions in 2014. However, as of February 24, 2015, Sophos continues to fetch virus definitions on a daily basis. Does anybody else have this experience?

The only computer I have is this Power Mac G4. It is a PowerPC computer, so the best system it can run is OS 10.5.8. This is why I cannot update to a newer version of Sophos.

Here is what 'About Sophos' tells me:  

Sophos Version 8.0.25C

Threat detection engine: 3.50.1

Threat data: 4.98

Protects against 6484825 threats

Does anyone else have this same experience, of Sophos AutoUpdate continuing to fetch virus definitions for their PowerPC mac, here in 2015?

Thank you for reading     -John

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    Thank you for taking the time to respond, especially regarding a version of Sophos which is long past its End Of Life date. And Sophos certainly doesn't owe me virus definition updates   -it never did.

    My question is rather:  for those people still running a PowerPC macintosh, does Sophos AutoUpdate continue to fetch virus definitions?

    Having Sophos has been a blessing, and it has never given me any problems. I have no reason to delete it from my computer, especially since it continues to fetch virus definitions every day.

    I first made this inquiry within the Mac Rumors forums, and I got a lot of dismissive responses, but nobody actually addressed my question. So I am inquiring here.

    Fellow PPC users: does Sophos AutoUpdate continue to fetch virus definitions, here in the year 2015?

    Specs:  my PowerMac G4 is maxxed out running OS 10.5.8, and Sophos Version 8.0.25C, with Threat Detection Engine: 3.50.1.

    Thank you for many good years    -John

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    Hey JohnP3dro,

    That's a really interesting question. I am going to see if I can round up some info for you on this. Stay tuned.

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    Still tuned, with baited breath...  (pardon the anchovies!)

    -JohnP3dro

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    Hi, I'd like to be sure before I download. On the initial screen (where the "Get Started" button is) it says it's for all versions of OS X from 10.6 onwards. But afterwards, on the download screen it specifies that it's only for 10.6-10.9.???

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    Hi,

    Mine(8.0.25C) just konked out! Removed it via removal tool and attempted to reload. I get the feeling the 'cloud' is gathering, putting this fine tool at it's end in OSX10.5.8? Anyone know of the fix or workaround to continue utilizing Sophos?

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    It has been a great run for Sophos on the PPC, but all good things must come to an end; I have nothing but gratitude for having been supported for so long, but now its ClamXav.

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