Peter Blaise,

AudioWeb contains absolutely NO viruses. I cannot control false positives by the various and sundry virus detection engines.

Thanks,
MollieSoft

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[ MollieSoft ],

So you acknowledge that your software generates [ VBA32 CIL.StupidCryptor.Heur ] at VirusTota, and you consider that to be a false positive.

Thanks.
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Peter Blaise, Yes, exactly. They admit it is a false positive. I have contacted VBA32 and here is their response:


Hello,
File is clean. False positive will be removed in the next update.
Thank you for informing us.


On 27.05.2019 0:29, MollieSoft Support wrote:
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> I am a software developer producing Windows software. This regards my MSI package available at:
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> http://www.molliesoft.com/content/AudioWebSetup.msi
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> When I run my msi through virustotal.org, your engine VBA32 shows my software infected by CIL.StupidCryptor.Heur. This is a false positive. Can you please correct this and remove the false positive report?
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> Thanks,
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> Marvin Hymowech
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> MollieSoft
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Best Regards, Alexey Gerasimenko,
mailto:feedback@anti-virus.by
VirusBlokAda Ltd., Minsk, Belarus

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[ MollieSoft ],

Great -- now we have confidence that the distribution version we received has not been infected unbeknownst to you, and promises to eventually be cleared by an anti malware scanner of a false positive -- your efforts to remedy this are critical for building goodwill and trust.
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Now to get the software working on more than just the computer it's running on ... or do I misunderstand, do we need to install the software on every computer on a network or on any machine that wants to access the server, even over the web?

As it is now, no one can "see" my AudioWeb server but the server itself.

And why Microsoft server, why not open source WAMP on a stick?

Maybe you next version will figure out how to make itself function, and test itself and offer remedies, workarounds, and alternatives if and when it self-discovers that it's features fail to perform as expected?

As it is, the software has no self-inspection audit to confirm that it is working, that it is getting through the network and broadcasting over the webm and for me, it is not working.

I wouldn't even know how to troubleshoot it, no other computer can even find it on my network or over the web to get even an error message form the server ( the server computer itself is "findable" by every other method -- Windows net share, remote control via the network and over the web ).

Thanks for letting us try it, but I feel like an alpha tester, not even a beta tester.
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Morgan Pierce,

"I am staying with W7 Ult 64 bit as long as I possibly can..."

Cool, if that's what you want. Windows 7 & 8 aren't going stop running because of an expiration date. Win7 may be more targeted by cybercriminals, as there will be no more patches as of 1/2020, & there will be no reason for manufacturers to issue drivers. But people continue to use XP, so no reason win7 should be any different. However, as with XP, the majority of people will move on, as will sites and companies from GOTD to Amazon -- it makes little sense not to cater to the vast majority of the market. And as with today's XP users, you might find that stuff that works with win7 starts to become increasingly rare. As long as you remember that it's your choice, no reason for anyone to get upset about it.

"two identical Dell T7500 machines; with dual X5690 chips, Samsung SDD and 128 GB ram in each they. are a pleasure to use. Nothing W10 has or will have comes close. "

Later versions of win10 support more, & older xeon CPUs, in case your decision is based on compatibility. Win10's core is very basically an improved version of what's in win7 -- they behave much the same, though win10 is faster -- with the biggest difference being the interface. If your main concern is performance, then like most gamers on Steam, you likely want win10. If you just can't get past the GUI, that's fine too -- it's your PCs, so your choice.

"I am spending a little time each month learning Linux Debian Mint and all the "MS like" applications that work on them.
I expect GAOTD to eventually be offering Linux apps. FWIW"

Nothing wrong with Linux either, but as you become more experienced in the Linux world, you'll find that the amount of non-server related apps cannot compare to the Windows environment. There's simply not enough Linux software for GOTD to feature an app a day, plus lots of [most?] Linux software is open source, so what would be the point?

Mike, thanks for your extended resonse. I am not a gamer. But, I think that Linux apps will become more and more pleantiful --- especially once folks start seeing the very heavy hand of Mister Softee coming down --- and it will come since there will be money to be made. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Speaking of free lunch, I stay totally away from all things Google right now, also. Google will eventually be bested. I would not purchase a chrome book if you gave it to me free along with $2,000. At $2,001, I would just pack it in a box in my attic as an antique for great, great chandkids.

Also, I think that folks will come up with anti viral solutions and updates like they have for XP. The W7 audience is still huge.

My hardware is good for at least 5 years and a lot can happend in those 5 years. I might be able to replace each machine with a wristwatch by then --- a linux one.Mike, thanks for your extended resonse. I am not a gamer. But, I think that Linux apps will become more and more pleantiful --- especially once folks start seeing the very heavy hand of Mister Softee coming down --- and it will come since there will be money to be made. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch. Speaking of free lunch, I stay totally away from all things Google right now, also. Google will eventually be bested. I would not purchase a chrome book if you gave it to me free along with $2,000. At $2,001, I would just pack it in a box in my attic as an antique for great, great chandkids.

Also, I think that folks will come up with anti viral solutions and updates like they have for XP. The W7 audience is still huge.

My hardware is good for at least 5 years and a lot can happend in those 5 years. I might be able to replace each machine with a wristwatch by then --- a linux one.

Morgan Pierce, It is not clear why you would even spend the time to come to GOTD, as you would lose anything you install when you go to Linux.
What do you use your computer for? If everything is done through a browser, on the internet, just get a Chromebook and don't worry about the intricacies of Linux. (I am a professional with extensive experience in both Windows and Linux/Unix.) If it is security which is your concern, you can easily get a "live CD" of Linux, boot to it, surf to your delight and take it out when done. Poof! No viruses, maybe no tracking. (Oh! do you have a VPN? Turned off JavaScript? No ads? No accounts?)
Or are you not even going on the internet, just using the machine with all that power and RAM for photo and video editing? (You could try free GIMP even on Windows.) Or program development? You definitely do not need all that RAM for Linux.
Jump in and try Linux, maybe Mint, from a live CD.
I don't know if you will be missed here, as you won't be giving any helpful feedback about these Windows-based programs.
I use Windows 10 and Linux and Windows Subsystem for Linux. There are a few things for which Linux is handy, very few. Some believe in the security. But if your account passwords are compromised, or your online accounts hacked, the hacker doesn't care at all whether you were using Windows, Mac or Linux. They got your info where the company stored it.

OldGuy, thanks much for your comments. I'd like to ask you more. Do you have a blog or FB?

Morgan Pierce, Find me via http://bcug.com . I'm president.

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[ Morgan Pierce ],

I've got computers running WIndows 98 just fine, and many GOTD offering work on Windows 98, so I'm happy.

Though the market moves on, when we have something that works, why upgrade?
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Peter Blaise, I am with you: Ain't broke, don't fix. Do you have a blog of FB page?

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[ Morgan Pierce ],

We all have personal dot coms, don't we?

Yours is worth $1,900!
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Peter Blaise, hello, but I do not understand. What personal dot com? Thanks.

Morgan Pierce dot com

Nathan,

AudioWeb does not allow access to any "personal" files, just read-only access to audio files (.mp3) under a specific directory on your computer. In addition, a valid login is required, and login credentials can only be created on your computer directly using the AudioWebAdmin program, not through the web interface.

- MollieSoft

TGab, Yes and no, but on the other side your computer is already an open book to Microsoft, Google, Facebook et-al.
But you're right I never trust programs like this one. If necessary I would prefer to run a dedicated computer/network for the task.
On the other side, there are lots of alternatives (free and paid) for audio streaming.

Luis,

What alternatives are you aware of that are audio-book friendly, e.g. allowing bookmarks, etc.?

Thanks,
MollieSoft

MollieSoft, Find alternatives here: alternativeto dot net/