SYMC:Symantec Consumer Security Solutions Ship with Acer Desktops, Notebooks

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced that Acer Incorporated (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2353.TW) has selected Symantec security solutions to protect its customers worldwide. Acer ranks as the world’s number four PC brand. Under terms of the agreement, Norton Internet Security 2006 or Norton AntiVirus 2006 will ship preinstalled on more than 45 million Acer desktop and notebook PCs globally. Customers will be able to use Norton Internet Security 2006 or Norton AntiVirus 2006 for a 90-day complimentary trial; when the trial period ends, customers can then purchase a full 12-month subscription.

"Consumers are leveraging their PCs for a growing number of important personal and business-related activities," said Enrique Salem, group president, consumer products and solutions, Symantec. "At the same time, they face a growing range of threats to the security of their information assets—from Internet threats and identity thieves. With Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security pre-installed, Acer customers will be secure and protected from the moment they begin using their Acer PC."

"The inclusion of Symantec security solutions with Acer desktop and notebook computers helps ensure that our customers are able to enjoy the safest, most productive computing experiences," said Jim Wong, president of IT products business group, Acer Incorporated. "The cooperation with Symantec further exemplifies Acer's long-term commitment to providing dependable, easy-to-use IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their life."

Norton Internet Security 2006 will help protect Acer customers from viruses, hackers, spyware, and spam through a comprehensive set of security tools, including Norton AntiVirus 2006—the world’s most trusted antivirus solution. With Norton Internet Security, Acer customers can safely surf the Internet, e-mail or instant message family and friends, download programs and music, transact business online, and more. Norton Internet Security protects Acer customers by automatically filtering spam and dangerous phishing e-mail and by removing viruses, Trojan horses, and worms. It will also automatically block intruders and identity thieves and hide the user’s PC from hackers. Norton Internet Security 2006 gives Acer customers control over all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic and enables parents to block Web sites they don’t want their children to visit.