norton avtivirus 2002 vs 2003

elevationzero

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I currently have a copy of nav2002 that updates fine for me, I just got a new laptop, is there any advantage or reason i should pay the 50 dollars to get norton2003? or alternativley are there any competitive antivirus programs that are free for download?
 

igowerf

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I got my Norton Systemworks 2003 Pro for $19.50. Search the hot deals forum.
 

JackBurton

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How about Norton AV 2003 for $17.99 or Norton Internet Security (Norton AV 2003 PLUS Norton Personal Firewall) for $19.99. ;) I REALLY like Norton Internet Security 2003 because it integrates the AV and Firewall. Great product.
 

leolaw

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As long as it can prevent virus to get in the computer, who cares what version it is?

BTW, I dont like anti-virus:
1. I am using linux (lol)
2. Anti-virus program would always slow down computer process
3. Sometimes when you have to install something, the programs alwasy ask you to shut down the anti-virus software first, which again, slow down the computer process

If your computer or laptop are not critical, I suggest you not to install any anti-virus software.
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: leolaw
As long as it can prevent virus to get in the computer, who cares what version it is?

BTW, I dont like anti-virus:
1. I am using linux (lol)
2. Anti-virus program would always slow down computer process
3. Sometimes when you have to install something, the programs alwasy ask you to shut down the anti-virus software first, which again, slow down the computer process

If your computer or laptop are not critical, I suggest you not to install any anti-virus software.
That's really bad advice....

Pickup a copy of Norton AV 2004. Since you have 2002 you should qualify for an upgrade. I bought the downloadable version last week off their site for $29

 

EeyoreX

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1. I am using linux (lol)
Just because Windows "hacks", viruses, worms, etc are reported in the new more, doesn't mean Linux is not vulnerable.
2. Anti-virus program would always slow down computer process
I notice no significant difference (actually, I should say I notice no difference at all in real world use) when my anti-virus is disabled.
3. Sometimes when you have to install something, the programs alwasy ask you to shut down the anti-virus software first, which again, slow down the computer process
Yeah, those couple mouse clicks are critical. It's far more important to save a few seconds than protect your data and not be a propagator of worms, trojons, etc.
If your computer or laptop are not critical, I suggest you not to install any anti-virus software.
I agree, this is terrible advice. And I almost say irresponsible. Not only do you risk losing your data (it's yours, I don't really care) but you run the risk of spreading virues etc to everyone else your PC comes in contact with. I am well aware this is less of an issue with Linux. But, as Linux grows in popularity, it's time will come. Don't use anti-virus software on your PC if you chose. Don't make the irresponsable recommendation to others... Use NAV, McAffee, or any of the freebies. Some AV protection is better than none.

\Dan
 

Praetor

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Originally posted by: kursplat
If your computer or laptop are not critical, I suggest you not to install any anti-virus software.
"not critical" = never will be online....

I wouldn't even go that far. John's Hopkins released their anatomy CD a year or two ago with a virus on it. A columnist discovered it while tracking down the source of his computer's infection. JH recalled the disc, if I remember correctly.

The point is, you can still, albeit rarely, get virii off of commercially available CDs and never go online.
 

kursplat

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The point is, you can still, albeit rarely, get virii off of commercially available CDs and never go online.
love that. like they don't have enough help from people without virus protection\OS patches. at least if they're not online they won't spead em' around.