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Norton software to ship with Linksys gear

Symantec strikes deal with Cisco to ship Norton Internet Security 2006 with Linksys wired and wireless routers.

Joris Evers Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Joris Evers covers security.
Joris Evers
has struck a deal with Cisco Systems to ship its Norton Internet Security 2006 with all Linksys wired and wireless routers worldwide, Symantec announced Wednesday.

Norton Internet Security 2006 is a suite of software that includes antivirus, a firewall, antispam and parental controls. Symantec has many deals to bundle its software, including several with PC makers. Linksys buyers will receive a 60-day subscription to product updates and will have the option to purchase a 12-month renewal after that, Symantec said.