| Computer protection advice needed [message #72614] |
Thu, 18 March 2004 18:46  |
 |
Krazyfoxx
Messages: 194
Registered: February 2003
Location: WV
Karma: 0
|
Recruit |
|
|
Ok, I finally bit the bullet and built my new system.
Here's the specs:
Antec Performance PLUSVIEW 1000AMG LE Case
Antec "TRUE380" Power Supply
Intel D875PBZLK Motherboard
Intel P4/ 3.0C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512KB L2, HT
Kingston Dual Channel Kit 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200
WD Raptor 36.7GB 10,000RPM SATA-150 Hard Drive
Asus 16X DVD-ROM Drive
Win XP Pro
(Various other parts ie. round cables, LED fans, etc.)
For now I'm still using my old video (GF4 Ti4200 64mb AGP) and sound (SB Live 5.1) cards, but even with those this thing rocks! I used to be able to get a drink, fix a sandwich, walk the dog, wax the truck, etc... while waiting for Renegade to load, but now if I blink, I miss it. Sweeet!
Anyway, with my old system I used Norton Internet Security & Antivirus and it worked pretty well but it seemed to conflict with some other programs (AutoCad for one) and I'm wondering if anyone else has had problems with Norton Software. My brother-in-law suggested staying away from anything Norton and using Blackice and McAfee, neither of which I'm too familiar with (but are readily available to me). Any advice here on any of these programs would be appreciated. Thanks.
Semper Fi
|
|
|
|
| Computer protection advice needed [message #72617] |
Thu, 18 March 2004 18:56  |
 |
NukeIt15
Messages: 987
Registered: February 2003
Location: Out to lunch
Karma: 0
|
Colonel |
|
|
Norton does not cover a whole host of things that other companies do...when I swapped to McAfee from Norton, I found that McAfee picked up immediately on about 15 infected files that Norton had never noticed- this is with fully up-to-date Norton and virgin install McAfee. That's how bad Norton is.
"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. Horrid mischief would ensue were (the law-abiding) deprived of the use of them." - Thomas Paine
Remember, kids: illiteracy is cool. If you took the time to read this, you are clearly a loser who will never get laid. You've been warned.
|
|
|
|
| Computer protection advice needed [message #72621] |
Thu, 18 March 2004 19:14 |
flyingfox
Messages: 1612
Registered: February 2003
Location: scotland, uk
Karma: 0
|
General (1 Star) |
|
|
Krazyfoxx, what in the name of badgers do your computer specifications have to do with Norton software?
Mcafee works great. I've never had any trouble with it.
|
|
|
|
| Computer protection advice needed [message #72622] |
Thu, 18 March 2004 19:18 |
 |
IRON FART
Messages: 1989
Registered: September 2003
Location: LOS ANGELES
Karma: 0
|
General (1 Star) |
|
|
I have never had Norton conflict with any of my programs before, but I had only installed NAV on my computer for a short period of time.
But the reason I did not like having Norton products on my system was because they seemed to bog everything down. Thats probably just me though. Anyway, because of this I went out and tried Blackice and McAfee.
McAfee Firewall: Did the job, but had very few options that you could change. Hardly customizable.
Blackice: Looks like crap when you install it, and does not look anywhere near as flashy as it's website. However, it does the job, and gives you basic firewall protection.
I reccomend you take a look at ZoneAlarm. It provides a good firewall service, and it very customizable. Although I have heard from people that ZA used up a little more RAM than most firewalls, its worth a peek,
And don't bother upgrading to "pro" versions of any of these. They all display a lot of harmless stuff to make you think you need their pro version.
| Quote: |
Quote from IRC
<[Digital]> get man_fucking_a_car.mpg
<[Digital]> ah fuck wrong window
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Search
Help
Members
Register
Login
Home
a little rather than create a new one just for that 
Thanks for all the replys!
You will solute me!
