I disagree with the writer.

scanning for viruses may not be as fool proof as one would like it to be, but the AV providers are always working 'after the fact', that is to say, a new virus needs to be introduced and reported before thay can come up with a remedy.

I am proud to say that I have not been infected since the Happy 99.exe virus in 1999.

I run AVG 7.0 now having moved to it from the free AVG 6.0.

During this period, I have been vigilant, kept definitions current etc.

that is common sense and for me to expect my AV provider to come up with a fix before a new infection is introduced is ludicrous to say the least.

to simply not scan at all borders on stupidity.

david williams