20 October 1997 - Symantec Corporation has gone gold with new packaging for the recently released Norton AntiVirus Gold 4.0. Replacing the traditional Symantec yellow packaging is a gold box designed for maximum impact in the retail environment.
NAV 4.0 Gold is a local product initiative developed to meet the multi-platform anti-virus requirements of customers in the Asia-Pacific region. NAV Gold 4.0 comprises anti-virus solutions for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, and DOS workstations - plus the new Norton Safe on the Web and Norton Secret Stuff, offering advanced Internet security and encryption technology.
In addition, NAV Gold 4.0 users receive cutting-edge protection against unknown viruses through Symantec's revolutionary Bloodhound technology. The Bloodhound system uses heuristic technology to analyse programmes, detect unknown or new viruses, and enable the user to repair the infected file immediately.
"The new gold packaging is a complete departure from Symantec's traditional look and feel, and spearheads our strong retail market focus," said Michelle Amery, Symantec's General Manager for Australia and New Zealand. "Brand new packaging encapsulates what we want to say about NAV Gold 4.0. The inclusion of the Bloodhound technology offers our customers the next generation of protection for unknown viruses. This ensures that Symantec continues its leadership in the anti-virus category."
Pricing and Availability
Norton AntiVirus Gold Edition including Norton AntiVirus 4.0 is available now for an Estimated Retail Price (ERP) of $110.00 excluding GST. Norton AntiVirus 3.0 for Windows 3.1 and DOS, Norton AntiVirus 2.0 for Windows 95 and Norton AntiVirus for Windows NT are sold separately for an ERP of $100.00.
System Requirements
For Windows NT users, NAV 4.0 requires Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0, an Intel CPU, 16MB of RAM required (32MB or higher is recommended), 16MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For Windows 95 users, NAV 4.0 requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible, Windows 95, an 80386 DX or higher (80486 DX or higher recommended), 8MB of RAM required (16MB recommended), 16MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For Windows 3.1X users, NAV 4.0 requires Windows 3.1X, an 80386 DX or higher, 4MB of RAM required (8MB recommended), 9MB of hard disk space required, and a CD-ROM drive.
For DOS users, NAV 4.0 requires MS-DOS 5.0 or higher, an 80386 DX or higher, 4MB of RAM required (8MB recommended), and 9MB of hard disk space required.
Note to Editors - Symantec Corporation helps make computer users productive and keep their systems safe and reliable anywhere, anytime. The company is focused on addressing customer needs in three main application areas: the Norton product line of anti-virus and PC-assistance products; the pcAnywhere, WinFax and ACT! product lines that cater to remote user productivity; and the Cafe product lines in Internet development tools.
Founded in 1982, Symantec maintains corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California with regional offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Malaysia, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SYMC, Symantec is ranked in the top ten international software vendors and employs more than 2000 people worldwide. Information on the company and its products can be obtained at the Symantec Asia-Pacific Press Centre on the World Wide Web at http://www.symantec.com/region/au_nz/PressCenter/index.html
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