The availability of specific support services, such as telephone support, depends on the lifecycle and support stage of the particular release of your licensed software product.
A "Major Release" incorporates the last Minor Release (if one has occurred) and may include architectural changes, major feature changes, new platform support and new operating system support. It typically requires a new installation.
2008-03-03
2009-09-07
"End of Life" means the day that a Symantec product enters a process to wind down distribution and the delivery of technical support services.
2012-03-07
Last date for patch releases
2015-03-03
Last date to contact support
Major Release
A "Major Release" incorporates the last Minor Release (if one has occurred) and may include architectural changes, major feature changes, new platform support and new operating system support. It typically requires a new installation.
2006-12-22
2008-03-03
"End of Life" means the day that a Symantec product enters a process to wind down distribution and the delivery of technical support services.