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Coverage of Norton 360 Version 3.0 beta release in December 2008.

• Symantec Continues to Impress with Latest Norton 360 ver.3
  “I will never doubt Symantec again…Norton 360 Version 3 is an amazing product, and I still am shocked at the speed of its install…a definite Must Have for any PC owner..” – Hardware Geeks
• PC Magazine: Norton 360 Version 3.0 Released
  “Like Norton Internet Security 2009, this new edition was rebuilt from the ground up to emphasize speedy performance and low use of system resources. It includes new and enhanced features in all four major areas: PC Security, Identity Protection, Backup, and PC Tuneup.” – Neil J. Rubenking
• Symantec Sends Slimmed-Down Norton 360 to Beta
  “The new backup system can handle files on USB keys and other removable drives, and it allows users to manage the file types associated with backup categories. A new tabbed user interface makes it easier to manage. Users can now restore files on another PC that doesn't have Norton 360 using the new Portable Restore feature. And restoring files from online backup is simplified by the introduction of a virtual drive representing each backup set.” – PCMag.com, Neil J. Rubenking
• Norton 360 expands backup and security capabilities
  “Norton 360 also will recognize that files made with applications such as TurboTax and Microsoft Money should be duplicated for backup, and can be customized to recognize specialized financial applications, too. The backup of files and photos can be made to Symantec's online storage service; the vendor offers either 2GB or 25GB of storage in the cloud as part of its annual software license options. In addition, Norton 360 users can back up unlimited files to local media, including USB keys, external hard drives, optical media, CDs and Blue Ray discs.” – Network World
• Norton 360 V3.0 Beta Available for Download
  “The public beta of Norton 360 v3.0 includes Norton Safe Web, the security giant's website-rating service (similar to McAfee SiteAdvisor). Right now, according to Symantec, Norton Safe Web has more than 100,000 registered beta testers and provides site rating information for more than 13 million search results each day.” – PC World, Megan Burger
• Norton 360 version 3.0 released as public beta
  “The public beta of Norton 360 version 3.0, the “simplified” Internet security package from Symantec has launched. It also includes backup and tune-up services in addition to traditional AV and firewall protection, while also including some of the features of Norton Internet Security 2009’s including “super fast” installation and performance characteristics.” – ITWire, Alex Zaharov-Reutt
• Symantec's new security suite in beta
  “Norton 360 version 3.0 will provide Norton Insight, which the company said reduces scan time; Norton Pulse Updates, which provide continuous protection against new threats; Identity Safe, which manages online identities and stores usernames and passwords; and Network Monitoring, which lets users view and manage security for devices on their home network.” – San Jose Business Journal