@ LeKanaw Hello there!
Well, first, Yes, the new project is well under way with Gizmo. I was accepted as an editor, along with about 37 others, so we make quite a diverse crowd. I forgot to get back to you on that, so accept my apologies, eh? I've been busy with the new format that will be used there, which is another reason I haven't been posting on this forum as much lately. But to answer your question, yes, the project is most certainly going forward, and I believe you and most everyone else will be pleased and surprised by the new format the *list* will be taking. Good things are ahead!
Now, about X-Cleaner, I was talking more about the program itself, that can be run from my computer. I don't do the online scanning thing.. never have. I have reasons for that which I won't go into now. Anyways, I did go back, because RM seems to swear by it's qualities, and I installed the trial version, which they say is 100% functional, and good for 30 days. After installation I updated the signature file, ran it, and it reports that I'm clean as a whistle, so that's a clear bill of health for me. I didn't expect it to find anything in the first place, but as was the case with RM, you never know, right? :-)
Now, about you starting a thread for questions. Just go to the "Talks" section, and start a thread. I'll do my best to help you with anything you have to ask, as I'm sure many others will be too! I know the Mods are knowledgeable about many things, as well as several other members that have a lot of information. So, between a group effort, we just might be able to help you figure out what it is you want to know.
Lastly, you asked me to post a list of scanners. I'd be happy to, but it will be in a couple of days. I've got some other things that need doing first to fulfill some commitments, and then I'll post a list. But in the meantime, I'll share with you my own personal opinion that's been developed over the years from personal experience. Presuming that you do NOT visit questionable websites (Porn, S&M, Deviant Relations, etc), you know, the kind of sites RM is known to frequent LOL ( Hey bud, you're still my pal, don't worry!), and also presuming that you do not download pirated software, nor visit sites that advocate such software, the chances of your computer becoming infected with a nasty is only about 5%. I know I'm opening myself up to a major flame by saying that, but it is my experience and opinion, having dealt with this stuff a LOOooooong time. It is my opinion that if you get a GOOD education about how to avoid things like that in the first place, you'll be much more safe than just running a scanning program and relying on that to protect you. I mean, let's face it, the script kiddies that make the trojans and buggieboos are so advanced that they can get around just about any program ever made to keep people safe. That's why those programs always have to be updated with new definition files, cause the bad boys are always coming up with something new that bypasses what they currently use as protection. In other words, those companies are ALWAYS playing catch-up, you see? :-)
But like I said, if you get a GOOD education about how to be safe, and add to that the fact that you are not a major corporation that stores a goldmine of information on your hard drive, then your chances of getting zapped are minimal, in my opinion. But be advised, there will probably be a torrent of posters saying that I am COMPLETELY wrong, and that I don't know what I'm talking about. Well, they have their opinion, I have mine. Bottom line is that the companies who sell scanning programs are in business to make money. Can they make money by telling you what I told you? Hummm?? And yes, I know that there are several sites that will offer you a free online scan, but I'll save that touchy subject for another time... Do companies need that kind of software, YES! Do private individuals with a GOOD education and safe internet habits need it, 95% NO.
And with that, any popularity I might have had on this board has probably just dropped through the floor.... :-)