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To: The Philosopher who wrote (39568)	2/20/2004 7:22:58 PM
From: Esteban	Respond to of 110648

What are the best alternatives to Norton? I say why bother? Why add that extra layer of complexity? I don't want to step on the toes of any Norton System Works aficionados, but tell me, what can you do with Norton that you can't just do directly in today's operating systems, XP or 2000? Having never owned Norton anything, have I just been residing in blissful ignorance? I not aware of any void in my computer maintenance life that I need System Works to fill. Seems like more effort is spent resolving problems that the program creates than is saved using the program. But then again, I imagine we don't hear much from satisfied users. Esteban

To: The Philosopher who wrote (39568)	2/20/2004 8:08:04 PM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110648

Norton SystemWorks Alternatives << What are the best alternatives to Norton? >> One alternative to SystemWorks is VCOM SystemSuite 5 ($60). It is an excellent product that was formerly packaged by OnTrack. v-com.com I use both SystemWorks (I'm still running 2003 with expired AV defs) and SS5. I'm currently running SS5's very good AV program (TrendMicro's) with frequent automatic updates (EasyUpdate). I like the included SS5 NetDefense firewall by Sygate and the utilities are on a par with Norton's and actually include several not packaged with SW. I do like the SW One button checkup and WinDoctor but SS5 has similar. The included file manager (PowerDesk) is exceptional, but I use the Pro version which includes an excellent FTP client. Best, - Eric -

To: The Philosopher who wrote (39568)	2/20/2004 8:41:46 PM
From: thecow	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110648

I quit using Norton a while back due to the problems I kept having keeping it up to date. I felt like I was working for Symantec rather than Symantec working for me. I quit using it after having XP for a few months. I didn't see what it was doing for me that I couldn't get for free elsewhere. What parts of Norton did you like? Maybe we can suggest some alternative programs.