RSSNAV 2002 Enters Public Beta
By Nate Mook | Published July 8, 2001, 6:42 AM
Keeping in line with its recent trend of holding public beta tests, Symantec has released Norton AntiVirus 2002 sporting an overhauled feature set. As an incentive to testers, the company will also be giving away 50 complimentary retail copies to those who find the most bugs. Since it began alpha testing in early June, NAV 2002 has focused on two key areas - efficiency and stability. Symantec has taken a fresh look at development for this release, re-engineering the product's scan engine so it is optimized for better performance. Known internally as "Torito," NAV 2002 also includes a new HTML-driven user interface, and improved e-mail protection.
Additionally, the NAV installation process has been streamlined with a post-install configuration. Symantec has also opted to begin using the Microsoft installer, noting the release will install on Windows XP, but legacy support for Windows 95 has been dropped. Other improvements introduced in this version include integration with Internet Explorer, and script blocking technology which first appeared as an add-on to NAV 2001.
Gone in the release is the troublesome POProxy which has been replaced with a new module known as NAVProxy. NAVProxy works in conjunction with a shared file, named SymRedir, to offer firewall-like protection to any e-mail client that supports POP/SMTP. Other Internet related functions include built-in access to SARC's online virus database.
Join the NAV 2002 public beta at symantec.com, and become eligible to win free prizes by reporting bugs.
"...become eligible to win free prizes by reporting bugs."
It ain't "free" when you're working to find the bugs for them. Not a correct statement by any means.
In 10 years, I've never use a single virus program, nor have I ever had an infected machine. But, I've seen more people and removed more viruses from infected machines that HAD anti-virus software than I can shake a stick at. It takes a little common sense and some education to avoid viruses, not a blotted, system-slow-down tool from Symantec.
Get a free virus check at http://housecall.antivirus.com
That and some education is all that is really needed. Oh yeah, to those who's IQ falls under the 70 range, STOP OPENING YOUR EMAIL ATTACHMENTS AND DOWNLOADING PORN! Hehe...
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|as the subject says
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|true dat
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|One hopes that they will finally address the *RIDICULOUS* resource requirements their virus scanner has.
Norton Anti-Virus is a prime example of over-blown, resource-hogging bloat-ware. Even on a fast machine, it takes forever to load, and forever to perform an operation. If you have a slightly under-powered machine? Forget about it. Pathetic.
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|The one thing at the moment not included - at least that I have not been able to confirm is if the "built-in" live update is doing - is it checking for all my Symantec products that are listed in the regular Liveupdate, or is it just checking for virus definitions every 4 hours? Reason I ask this is as I was intalling NAV 2002 it indicated in some message dialoge box that the LiveUpdate would have to be done manually and could not be scheduled automatically.
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|I reported a bug, the MoFos @ Symantic better send me a free copy, or I will slap them up.
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|u only get it free if u submit the most bug reports
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|It is compatible with windows xp?
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|yes.
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|I'm running it on XP now and there's no prob
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