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More info?)
well if ur happy with what you got then no need to change then.
but everybody has there own preference, zone alarm is good as well. but as i
said its what you need out of the product.
"Peebs" wrote:
> Thanks for some straightforward advice. I already have the Norton package and
> so far it has given me good service. I keep hearing about how good Zone Alarm
> is hence the question. I am coming up to a Norton licence renewal so i
> thought that i would ask the question.
> Thanks again,
>
> "tiiim" wrote:
>
> >
> > Well only have one program dont have both that will cause problems!
> >
> > They are both very good programs.
> >
> > I use norton and email scans etc are fine in outlook.
> >
> > Its hard to tell if one better than other its what you want. Internet
> > security has things like controls to stop kids seeing certain things and
> > blocks sites if you must.
> >
> > ZA is a firewall is very good and may not "bother" you as much. Norton ask
> > more questions so if you want more control then yeah.
> >
> > I have no problem with norton just some people dont like it because it can
> > be "too secure" and that sometimes you will need to go into the files to
> > unblock that program so it can use it on the web.
> >
> >
> > If you got a family and like to be safe online NIS is the one.
> >
> > If its just you and you wana save a bit of money then zone alarm. Its all
> > down to prefernce both are very good products.
> >
> > summary:
> >
> > Norton internet security is more of a complete package and goes beyond just
> > the "firewall" while zone alarm is more just firwall.
> >
> > "Peebs" wrote:
> >
> > > Is there any advantage to having both progs?
> > > Is one better than the other?
> > > I read somewhere of a problem between ZA and Norton AV when it came to email
> > > scans - does anyone have further info?
> > > Any help/advice greatfully received
> > "Peebs" wrote:
> >
> > > Is there any advantage to having both progs?
> > > Is one better than the other?
> > > I read somewhere of a problem between ZA and Norton AV when it came to email
> > > scans - does anyone have further info?
> > > Any help/advice greatfully received