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Norton vs. McAfee

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by HPCatFan, Mar 17, 2006.

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  1. Mar 17, 2006 at 10:50 AM #1
    HPCatFan

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    for AV and firewall, for an XP OS...any reason to pick one over the other or are they roughly equal? Thanks,
     
  2. Mar 17, 2006 at 10:57 PM #2
    Bootay

    Bootay Poppycock

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    Don't pick either...just install Windows OneCare from MSFT...
     
  3. Mar 17, 2006 at 11:58 PM #3
    The Brain

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    I've been running that lately. I have yet to have complaints.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2006 at 7:53 AM #4
    mathmajors

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    McAfee is to Norton as 'piece of shit' is to 'not piece of shit'.
     
  5. Mar 18, 2006 at 8:37 AM #5
    jazzbluescat

    jazzbluescat superstar...yo.

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    If you have and then don't want/let it expire, McAfee's popups/promo emails is like trying to get rid of chewing gum after you've stepped in dog shit off the bottom of your shoe.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2006 at 2:15 PM #6
    HPCatFan

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    thanks guys.
     
  7. Mar 18, 2006 at 2:27 PM #7
    The Brain

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    It depends on the year. I've seen some years where one is better than the other, and then the next they essentially swap places.
     
  8. Mar 18, 2006 at 4:14 PM #8
    mathmajors

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    I'm biased.
     
  9. Mar 18, 2006 at 5:49 PM #9
    The Brain

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    Personally I think both of their corporate versions are damn good.
     
  10. Mar 18, 2006 at 6:25 PM #10
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    Wait til you have to start paying for it.
     
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