On 3/3/2010 11:45 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
> On 3/3/2010 10:02 AM, Andy wrote:
>> SemiOT: Norton Security Suite.
>>
>> Comcast is offering this suite free to subscribers, replacing the McAfee
>> suite.
>>
>> I visited the Symantec website and "System Requirements" indicated they
>> have the Win7 x64 version. I thought that was a step in the right
>> direction.
>>
>> I downloaded it and prepared to install it, then I thought I better read
>> the EULA. AM I GLAD I DID.
>>
>> They're able to install some pretty intrusive "criminal" (???) detection
>> softwares at their convenience without the user's consent. They can also
>> gather up and send every URL and search term you've used, among other
>> datas.
>>
>> This Norton software is more an invasion of privacy ("Big Brother") than
>> security software, imho. I canceled the install.
>>
>> If you're going to install Norton's Security Suite, READ the EULA very
>> carefully!
>>
>> Andy
>
> I can't think of a person I dislike enough to install any Norton program
> on their computer. :-)
>
>
I can think of some--all I need to do is look in my killfile for this group.
Allen
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