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To: bosquedog who wrote (20730)	6/16/2001 4:24:01 PM
From: mr.mark	Respond to of 110653

excerpts from pcworld.com's Best of 2001, software category.... Best Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional: The $319 Windows 2K ($219 upgrade) from Microsoft is so stable that some PC users might forget which shade of blue goes with the screen of death. While it may never be the right OS for some home users, it's supported by most new software and peripherals. Best Security Software Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Pro: Zone Labs' $40 ZoneAlarm Pro firewall adds to your network's protection with an expanded e-mail scanner utility, and you can customize its settings if you don't like the default firewall rules. ZoneAlarm Pro also includes features for corporate networks and remote administration. Best Antivirus Utility Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2001: With one of the most extensive libraries of virus definitions available, Symantec's $40 Norton AntiVirus 2001 adds a new layer of protection by scanning e-mail as you download it, before recognized viruses can cause trouble. You can update virus definitions with a few clicks, so it's easy to keep your virus protection current. Best Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5: The latest version of Microsoft's Web browser added a content advisor for parents and a print preview mode. But Internet Explorer 5.5's real strength is compatibility--no other browser out there lets you take advantage of more Web sites. Best E-Mail Software Qualcomm Eudora 5: The granddad of graphical e-mail programs still shines. Don't want to spend $50 for the full, ad-free program? Free ad-supported and reduced-functionality versions are available. Eudora's e-mail and spam filters have always set the standard, and you can forget about viruses that use the Outlook address book to propagate. Best Freeware Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Free: How can you beat peace of mind packed into a 1.7MB download? The free version of our favorite security software, from Zone Labs, is an easy way to hacker-proof your Net connection. pcworld.com