Re: Thoughts on Norton Internet Security 2005?

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From: Cycle (notvalid_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/10/05 

Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:20:47 -0000

>
> I never allow anything from Symantec (Norton) or McAfee on any computer I
> support.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
> Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
> >
>

Could you please suggest what Anti-virus software would be preferable to
Symantec?

Regards

Cycle.

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