Symantec to Deliver the World's First Comprehensive Antivirus and Problem Solving Solution Optimized for Mac OS X.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2003 New Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh Now Features Faster System Optimization, Easier Data Recovery, Mac OS X Bootable CD See bootable disk. Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ), the world leader in Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. , today announced Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh, the world's first complete antivirus and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. solution optimized for Mac OS X. Scheduled to be widely available in late June, Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh combines the latest enhancements to Symantec's market-leading utility and antivirus products -- Norton Utilities Widely used utility programs for Windows and Macintosh from Symantec. Used to fix problems and fine tune the machine, they include functions to restore deleted files, diagnose the disk for corrupted data, defragment the disk and clean up and track changes to the Registry. 8.0 for Macintosh and Norton AntiVirus A popular antivirus program from Symantec. The AntiVirus function is available as a separate product for home and business users or as part of various packages that contain other utilities such as Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security. See Norton Utilities. 9.0 for Macintosh -- with select partner back-up and uninstall To remove hardware or software from a computer system. In order to remove a software application from a PC, an uninstall program, also called an "uninstaller," deletes all the files that were initially copied to the hard disk and restores the AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI and SYSTEM. utilities to deliver a full continuum of disk repair, recovery and optimization tools. "As any user who has experienced the loss of important computer files or personal data will testify, the most valuable component of a computer system is frequently the information it contains," said Steve Cullen, senior vice president of Symantec Consumer and Client Product Delivery. "One of the easiest ways Mac users can safeguard that information is by using Symantec's Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh, which comprehensively guards against potentially disastrous events such as disk problems, performance issues, and virus attacks." Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh will include: -- Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh, the most complete set of disk repair, data recovery and optimization tools for the Mac platform -- Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh, which now scans and disinfects both PC and Mac viruses for added protection -- Retrospect Express Backup by Dantz, which stores backup files on removable cartridges, DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. , compatible, CD-R/RW, MO, an external hard drive, or even on a secure site via the Internet -- Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning is the period in spring time set aside for cleaning a house, normally applied in colder climates, where the house is difficult to clean during winter. by Aladdin Systems, which completely uninstalls applications and their associated files to regain disk space and sweep away Verb 1. sweep away - eliminate completely and without a trace; "The old values have been wiped out" wipe out destroy, destruct - do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; "The fire destroyed the house" 2. hard-to-find Internet cookies, cache, and history files Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh Symantec's Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh includes a full version of Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh, which offers users the most complete set of disk repair, data recovery and optimization tools for the Macintosh platform. In this latest version, users will be able to defrag Mac OS X hard drives in idle in vain. - Chaucer. See also: Idle time, thereby having less impact on their work. Additionally, users will be able to schedule FileSaver scans of the hard disk making it easier to use and more convenient, as well as being able to boot and run more utilities in Mac OS X -- including Volume Recover and Wipe Info, providing better optimization and recovery. Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh Adding the ability to scan and disinfect To remove the virus code that has attached itself to a legitimate file. Sometimes, the antivirus program cannot untangle the code, and the infected file has to be deleted. See quarantine. PC viruses, Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh will now protect users from passing along the most common types of computer viruses, as well as worms and Trojans. In addition to protecting users from Mac-specific threats, the latest version of Norton AntiVirus will also prevent Mac users from inadvertently being carriers of Windows-based threats and proliferating malicious attacks. PC virus, worm and Trojan protection also will enable multi-platform users to utilize one solution to protect all their operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. from the threat of attack. Pricing and Availability Norton SystemWorks 3.0 for Macintosh runs on Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 and is available now for pre-order at www.SymantecStore.com for an estimated retail price of $129.95. Current users of Symantec's Macintosh products, as well as users of select competitive products, can take advantage of an upgrade mail-in-rebate of $50. Norton Utilities 8.0 for Macintosh and Norton AntiVirus 9.0 for Macintosh and run on Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 and can also be pre-ordered separately as stand alone products, for an estimated retail price of $99.95 and $69.95 respectively. In late June, these products are expected to be available for purchase at various retail locations, the Symantec online store at www.symantecstore.com as well as from other online retailers. About Symantec Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. , Internet content and e-mail filtering Email filtering is the processing of e-mail to organize it according to specified criteria. Most often this refers to the automatic processing of incoming messages, but the term also applies to the intervention of human intelligence in addition to artificial intelligence, and to , remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/ on Symantec's Web site. All prices noted are in US dollars and are valid only in the United States. Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of Symantec Corporation. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT: This press release contains forward-looking statements, including forecasts of future revenue and earnings, expected activities, and other financial and business results that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from results expressed or implied by this press release. Such risk factors include, among others: the sustainability of recent growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. , particularly in consumer products; the anticipation of the growth of certain market segments, particularly enterprise security; the positioning of Symantec's products in those segments; the competitive environment in the software industry; general market conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes to operating systems and product strategy by vendors of operating systems; and whether Symantec can successfully develop new products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Risk Factors sections of Symantec's previously filed Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. 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