Re: [Devil-linux-develop] New feature request: HAVP (HTTP Antivirus Proxy)

[Bruce S. <bw...@ar...>]

> > Has anyone actually tried the program?
> > I'd like to hear how well it really works (or not).
> 
> Sorry, I cannot help here.

I was just thinking it'd be nice to hear from someone who's actually
used it before we go to the work of including it in DL.  To make sure it
works as advertised, etc.   :-)

> > Also, looking at the docs, it appears that it does not work directly
> > with squid, but it's a standalone proxy server and squid can be setup to
> > proxy it's traffic through it.  Not the best way to integrate it with
> > Squid, IMO.
> 
> True, but this gives the option not to cache, but just filter/check for 
> viruses, and you can get by without Squid.

I'd still rather have it be part of squid.  I use squid sometimes when I
don't want to cache.  i.e  If I want to enforce authentication, or if I
want to create usage logs.  I've even installed squid on a standalone
workstation and pointed the browsers to localhost.  For some reason the
browsers seem to run faster when going through squid, instead of using
their own cache (weird, I know).

> > I'm curious why you picked this one over the others listed? 
> 
> Good question :-)

Yeah, it seemed to me like it'd be a good idea to compare all the
options before choosing one to be included in DL.  And it's also be nice
to talk to someone who's used it to make sure it runs.  :-)

It looks like you compared the features below and found the best fit for
DL.  Are you offering to provide us a patch to add HAVP, or is this a
feature request?

If you're going to provide us a patch, please burn a CD and test it out
before you submit the patch.   :-)

 - BS