Norton AntiVirus Mac 10.0 (Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to be a Norton true believer, for years using everything they sold. Ever since Apple went to OS X, though, Norton has been falling down on the job.
First, their Utilities tied my earlier (10.2) system in knots, forcing me to literally pry open the CD slot and extract the disk in order to have the system software start up again...then they gave up and stopped making Norton Utilities for Macs altogether. (And, no, it wasn't the computer's fault -- it's been error free ever since I banished Norton in favor of alternative utilities.)
Then came Norton AntiVirus -- the most useless waste of money anywhere. The interface is VERY POORLY THOUGHT OUT compared to VirusBarrier and Virex, for example, in that it forces it's will upon how you manage your desktop. Also, it (a) is extremely intrusive in that it installs components throughout your system, (b) constantly interrupts workflow to ask questions I've already answered, and (c) works WAY too slowly.
Did Norton AntiVirus ever stop any viruses from attacking my Mac? Possibly, although the number of viruses that OS X is vulnerable to -- compared to the 14,000 or so to which PCs are vulnerable -- is close to zilch. Even so, I'm not recommending that you NOT have virus protection. I just suggest you go with VirusBarrier or Virex instead. They're a bit more expensive, but well worth it. If cost is an issue, use ClamXav -- it's freeware, has a great reputation, and is now available in Universal mode.

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Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh is the world's most trusted antivirus solution for Macintosh systems. It removes viruses automatically, cleans infected Internet and email downloads, and defends against emerging threats. Now it's also compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger", and comes with a widget (mini-application) that lets you quickly check your system's virus protection status. Norton AntiVirus 10.0 for Macintosh also streamlines your virus defense by letting you scan from Mac OS X contextual menus. You can even prevent scanning volumes you already know are virus-free. Don't jeopardize your valuable data or risk passing infections to colleagues with PCs. Protect your Mac today with award-winning Norton AntiVirus.

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