Symantec Discount for You All

Hi B.L. Yes I have had a similar experience with Symantec although this was an "out-of the box-experience" and I am not a long term client like you.Having dutifully installed my new 2006 software version of "keep the nasties at Bay " I found that not only had my computer slowed to a crawl but that Symantec had taken over my homepage.
Despite numerous attempts at getting rid of the Symantec drivel every time I logged on with the excellent help of the Symantec Tutorial (which doesnt work )I finally capitulated and have gone over to Firefox which incidentally is like a breath of fresh air compared with Gates'plorer version 27.5!
Greatful news in your post today since I am saved a call to the Punjab.
p.s any recomendations for newbie-bloggers getting started without the interminable newsletter sign-ups and info overload?

You got through to a customer service person in India? And you're complaining?

I have never been able to get through to ANYBODY when I want customer service from Symantec. I, too, am a loyal but angry customer. When my current subscription with them expires, I'm outta here. Recommendations for better alternatives would be most appreciated.

i had to really dig to find the 800 number to call -- another annoyance.

there does not seem to be a great alternative. McAffee stinks, and nothing else has the track record of Symantec. At least, nothing else I have ever found. And I guess they know it.

I think that AVG is pretty damned good.

http://www.grisoft.com/

I recommend this to everybody that I know. There are others that are supposed to be very good also, but I haven't found the need to look further than this one.