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NORTON INTERNET SECURITY MAC 4.0 CD
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Good protection, I believe. Easy to install, but challenging for me to customize to my particular needs. Setting desired level of firewall security to allow the internet connections and applications that I need while disallowing others that might be malicious has not been easy. Unless the user is pretty computer and internet saavy, it tends to become an all or nothing (on or off) firewall which probably means inadequate or no protection.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am a long time Mac user.
Reportedly in development for 5 years, this software does protect from viruses, including protecting your Mac from being a carrier of Windows viruses. However, there has never been an “in the wild” Mac virus.
My cable company is offering this suite as part of their service. I installed it, and discovered it was too intrusive, and blocked some programs from accessing the Intenet. Unfortunately, there is no customizable firewall. It’s either off or on. Virus scanning is too intrusive, too.
The only real reason for an AV on the Mac is to protect Windows users from files other Windows users may have sent you. That said, there is a much better, less intrusive product called Intego VirusBarrier that catches Windows viruses, in combination with the NetBarrier firewall which is extremely customizable.
The problem: After testing Norton and deciding I didn’t care for it, I uninstalled it. However, as I dug deeper into my system, I found the software did not completely uninstall. As with their Windows applications, Norton for Mac puts hidden files all over the place. After the uninstall, I found invisible Symantec files and deleted them.
On the next start-up, the Mac wouldn’t start: gray screen of death. It would start up in Safe mode, and once after restarting from Safe mode, but not again. So, I reinstalled Norton, and it works again. This is shameful.
I do not recommend this software. Go with Intego instead. Or, if Windows viruses are not an issue with you, then you’re probably safe not running any AV. The Mac’s built in firewall is excellent, too. If you really need to feel protected, go with the free version of iAntivirus which protects only against potential Mac threats (which really don’t exist for most Internet users).
Rating: 1 / 5
Merchandise arrived in good condition. I also have Internet Security 2009 for PCs and like the PC version better because it has ” log in” cards and other info that makes it easy to go to business websites, banks, airlines without having to remember different log in names and passwords. Possibly Norton will add that to the MAC version soon.
Rating: 4 / 5
Mac Internet Security was a bit of a let down. Some folk say that its unnecessary as their aren’t many cracker targeting the Mac, but they are out there. So best to be safe than sorry, but unfortunately Norton’s software seem a bit half baked. The firewall sucks as compare to the windows version as there isn’t as much control or details. On windows, Norton provides details about the port and the ip of the connection so that you can define robust rules, but the Mac version has none so it is only able to have blanket program rules in the firewall. Come on Norton, even iptables provides more control than that and I didn’t have to shell out 60 bucks. Stick with Mac’s built-in firewall until Norton comes out with something better.
Rating: 3 / 5
It arrived in a timely manner and was easy to install. It is not interfering with my operations and is doing what it should. One thing I wish I knew before buying was that this internet security included the virus check also. I could have bought a two license purchase for my laptop and my desk top. As it was I put the securiy on my laptop that goes to internet cafe’s and virus checker on my desktop. Oh well, maybe wiser next time.
Rating: 4 / 5