Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC), a leading supplier of utilities software products, today announced the licensing of its award-winning Norton AntiVirus software to Netscape Communications Corporation as part of Netscape Power Pack 2.0 for Windows, companion utilities and plug-ins for Netscape Navigator. Seamlessly integrated into Netscape Navigator, Norton AntiVirus Internet Scanner provides comprehensive virus protection by automatically checking for viruses as the user saves files downloaded from the Internet.

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard-compatible version of Norton AntiVirus, featuring new vulnerability protection technology, which delivers protection where many of today's attacks occur - through applications connected to the Internet. Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac also features a sleeker, redesigned user interface and enhanced performance. Mac users benefit with the number one selling antivirus solution for the Mac, which automatically detects and removes viruses in addition to scanning and cleaning downloaded files and e-mail attachments.

Antivirus programs are completely useless if virus signature files aren't kept up to date. Although keeping files updated is a daunting task on a large network, you can use Symantec System Center to centralize management on your server.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is the most popular free solution available at no cost to home users and provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.

AVG Free Edition provides free antivirus protection for Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98. Installing only 30Mb of files and 4 running processes, AVG Free Edition is the smallest antivirus scanner we've tested and may well be the best choice for an older PC with severely limited system resources.

Your anti-virus software is only as good as the last virus outbreak. Therefore, updating, detection, and policy enforcement play a key role in meeting the latest threats and protecting your networks. The challenge is not just having anti-virus software deployed on your company's computer systems, but ensuring your network is protected when a new virus outbreak occurs and distributing anti-virus updates the instant they become available.

G DATA Antivirus, formerly AntiVirusKit, is a simple and effective antivirus solution. It doesn't include many perks, but does include the basics as well as a couple extras that have come to be expected in the antivirus market. Overall, it is an easy to use product that will keep your computer protected.

Panda Antivirus 2008 is easy to install, setup and there are fewer options to confuse the user. The software has a clean consistent appearance throughout the different screens that looks great and makes sense.

When you open AVAST 4 you'll find two different interfaces-one for the average user and one that is for the more advanced user. The simple interface has the look and feel similar to that of DVD player software. It is unfortunately difficult to use and navigate. The options are not labeled with the exception of a pop-up description when you hover over a button. The enhanced interface provides plenty of options to customize the program to fit your needs, however it also suffers from some simple tags for the buttons.

F-Prot for Windows is easy to install and use. This antivirus program has a nice interface although it would be better if the options were available from the Taskbar instead of from the Start Menu or desktop. All of the options are straightforward and practical. Some of these options include right-click, on-demand, on-access and scheduled scanning.