Internet security and diagnostic software Symantec Corp. recently noted that Panther-specific updates to some of its titles will be released later this month, while others are coming in late January.
Symantec on Dec. 22, 2003 plans to release updates to Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh, Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh and Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh to achieve Panther compatibility. Norton Utilities is Symantec’s system diagnosis and repair software, while Norton AntiVirus provides virus protection and eradication capabilities. Norton SystemWorks combines both products and includes Dantz Retrospect Express Backup software as well as Aladdin Spring Cleaning.
The software updates will be available through the LiveUpdate features embedded in the Symantec products. What’s more, the company plans to have replacement CDs available by mid-January.
Updates for Norton Personal Firewall 3.0 for Macintosh and Norton Internet Security 3.0 for Macintosh will follow at the end of January, according to the company. Norton Personal Firewall helps to prevent unauthorized access to your computer from other users on the network and the Internet; Norton Internet Security combines Norton Personal Firewall will Norton AntiVirus, Norton Privacy Control and Norton Parental Control, and Aladdin iClean.