Symantec Announces pcAnywhere is First Remote Control Software to Offer Support for Microsoft Windows' Millennium Edition

pcAnywhere Remains Sole Remote Control Software to Acquire Windows 2000 Logo Certification

TORONTO, Ont. - October 2, 2000 - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced that pcAnywhere is the first remote control software to support Microsoft's new operating system, Window Millennium Edition (Me). This added capability is available free to pcAnywhere 9.2 users via LiveUpdate. Additionally, pcAnywhere, the leading choice of IT professionals worldwide for remote troubleshooting and helpdesk support, remains the first and only remote control software to hold Windows 2000 certification.

"pcAnywhere complements Microsoft's latest operating system byextending powerful remote control capabilities to the Windows user community," said Gail Hamilton, executive vice president of Symantec's Enterprise Solutions Division. "Symantec is demonstrating its long-standing commitment to provide home and corporate PC users with the cutting edge tools they need to be successful."

pcAnywhere continues to provide PC users the most advanced software for accessing remote business and home computer systems and now provides seamless compatibility with Windows Me. Whether fulfilling home-related or business functions, pcAnywhere provides invaluable remote control capabilities to provide anywhere, anytime system access.

Designed to optimize performance without sacrificing security, pcAnywhere makes it easy for IS/IT professionals to quickly resolve end-user problems and perform server maintenance from a central location, and also provides remote users with the ability to retrieve and transfer files.

Pricing and Availability
pcAnywhere 9.2 is currently available through resellers and from the Symantec web site at www.symantec.ca and can support desktops and servers running DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 9.x, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows Me. For site license pricing please call 1-800-667-8661. Estimated single seat retail pricing for pcAnywhere is CDN$199. pcAnywhere 9.2, with Windows Me support, is available as a free upgrade to current 9.2 customers via LiveUpdate.

About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, risk management, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management and mobile code detection technologies to customers. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in more than 33 countries.

Symantec's Canadian operations are headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Symantec products or current promotions, contact the Canadian office at (416) 441-3676 or access Symantec's Canadian Web site at www.symantec.ca. Symantec is an active member of the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST).

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