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Norton 360 2.0
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
A near-perfect all-in-one solution for brand new PCs, Norton 360 v2 may be hard to install and run on legacy machines. However, don't count on Symantec's time-consuming and expensive technical support for help.
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Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007
If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006
Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006
Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.
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Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007
Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.
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Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users
March 23, 2007
Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs.
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Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
August 30, 2005
Vista, the next version of the operating system, has unprecedented features for guarding against video piracy. FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
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Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz
March 8, 2006
Software giant wants to re-create the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago.
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Experts: Don't buy Vista for the security
January 30, 2007
New Microsoft operating system is a leap forward in security, but few people familiar with it say the advances justify an upgrade.
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Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006
Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.
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Symantec picks away at Vista's core
August 9, 2006
In third report on Windows Vista security, Symantec lauds Microsoft's work but finds flaws. Redmond says it's old news.
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FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista
November 29, 2006
The new version of Windows is about to make its debut for businesses. Here's what you can expect.
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Vista flexes its power
October 17, 2006
Large companies can save millions of dollars by using the new OS and letting their PCs go to sleep at night, Microsoft says.
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Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista
July 18, 2006
New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say.
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Security tools ready for Vista launch
January 17, 2007
It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats.
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Playing it safe with Windows Vista
December 11, 2006
Microsoft wants to sell Web sites and businesses on security checks of customer PCs. That may not go over so well.
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Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006
In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks.
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Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its own
April 4, 2007
Open-source Firefox browser is vulnerable to attack using the Windows flaw.
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Rivals skirmish with Microsoft over Vista security
September 19, 2006
Competitors say they should be able replace a Windows feature that tells people about the security status of their PC.
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Apple launches new Macintosh ad campaign
May 3, 2006
With Microsoft's Vista operating system suffering setbacks, Apple Computer seizes an opportunity.
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