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Norton Internet Security 2009 1User/3Pc

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from: Symantec

October 01, 2008
I had used Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security for many years (2003, 2004, 2005, etc.), but each new version seemed to get slower and slower. Finally I gave up and switched to ZoneLabs' ZoneAlarm security suite for a couple years. ZoneAlarm gave me much better performance for a couple versions, until lately -- when it began slowing down my system, hogging resources, and prompting me for things it shouldn't have been. So halfway through my current ZoneAlarm subscription, I decided I needed to dump it and get something else.

I checked out all sorts of reviews, read what Consumer Reports had to say, and did a demo of several products. I was VERY skeptical when I heard Norton Internet Security 2009 was supposed to be fast, ... Read More:

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Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

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from: Kaspersky Lab

August 13, 2008
Software does not work correctly with Windows Vista. Terrible tech support! Tried multiple times to get fix and finally gave up in frustration. Tech support rep kept sending emails for problems that I did not have. I would not recommend this software to anyone.

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Bitdefender Internet Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc

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from: Bitdefender, LLC

August 15, 2008
I bought this after reading the review of these products in Consumer Reports Magazine. Installation was easy and it runs well. There are no annoying reminders in my opinion. I have used two other products and was bothered by the annoying reminders all the time. It's nice that there is a basic version and advanced version of the monitoring screen. I am running this on a Vista machine and I have had no issues. As a bonus I won't have to renew for 2 years.

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McAfee Internet Security 2009 3-User

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from: McAfee

September 07, 2008
When computer users were searching for a term to apply to computer programs that came loaded with viruses, harmful DRM (Digital Rights Management) or other insidious ways of slowing down the user's computer, they eventually settled on "Malware."

Its time to coin a new term for programs like McAfee Total Protection. My complaints against the program are only partially related to its ability to filter out viruses and keep a computer free of junk.

The real issue with this program, and many, many others is that it will constantly steal the users focus by popping up text boxes from the Taskbar in Windows. These can come at ANY time the computer is on. They alert the user to the fact that "McAfee has installed updates," or "It ... Read More:

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Bitdefender Total Security 2009 2Yr/3Pc

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from: Bitdefender, LLC

August 15, 2008
Now there are several detailed reviews already exist here. I just wanted to give concise review with possible alternative.
1. The software generally does what it claims to be. Your computer will be well-protected (from viruses, spywares, spam, etc). Although, not every program performs equally well, but is good enough.
2. Since it comes with 2 yr protection for 3 computers, it is a good deal overall. You do not have to worry about the security for next 2 years.
3. WHILE the program is overall good (in some cases very good), there are FREE alternatives are out there -- if you look for them. Sure, you have to download several programs and manually update some of the programs, but it is FREE.

So it comes down to this: Am I gonna ... Read More:

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WebPlus X2 Website Maker

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from: Serif

May 05, 2008
The website templet selection is limited. I ended up using an online hosting website templet that was a fraction of the price of this software and more user friendly.

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Trend Micro Internet Security

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from: Trend Micro

September 15, 2008
After 3 installation attempts, following directions carefully regarding uninstalling previous programs, etc., I get the blue screen of death each time. Can't get computer to run long enough to uninstall it so I have had to restore the system settings from safe mode after each attempt. I am disappointed since I have been a Trend Micro user for several years and liked their products but this is unacceptable. Installation proceeded normally, and I even was able to register and activate software before it goes blue. I finally gave up and installed Norton Internet Security as a demo and it worked perfectly. Given the software return policy, I will never buy before I test a security package again. This package may work great for some, but unless you want to spend a lot of time ... Read More:

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Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium Upgrade [Mac]

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from: Adobe

November 04, 2008
leading software in every way.

But the upgrade price is really wild.

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Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

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from: Adobe

October 31, 2008
I've been using the Dreamweaver CS4 beta for almost 5 months now and find that it fits my work style very nicely. There are some obvious changes like that it now looks more like Adobe's other programs. It's not so much the similarity of looks in the interface that helps as that the working panes and panels have been integrated into a working whole on the Mac in the same way as Windows. Since I use both platforms that's nice. Since the workspace is pretty customizable and since you can save your workspaces, I can imagine that experienced developers will end up having some pretty individualized views. I originally thought that it might take some time to learn the new workspace but it's so logically designed that it seems natural.

If you hand code at all you'll really ... Read More:

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Trend Micro Internet Security Pro

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from: Trend Micro

September 15, 2008
Installed this on my home server system (Dell Dimensions AMD X2-6000 with XP Media Center with 2GB RAM / 1TB HD). I followed all the directions carefully by having previous antiviral software removed and rebooted. Then proceeded with the install of this product. The install went smoothly and almost finished. Then I assume the program started and my system rebooted (I've disabled blue screens for reboots). I thought okay, should be fine on the reboot. Well the system rebooted and windows started loading but then it would reach a point where the system errored again and reboot. Pattern was infinite, I powered down and powered back on with the same pattern.

Omigod I thought, this is terrible. Apparently this program is causing a catastrophic error to the point ... Read More: