Symantec Protects telus.net Small Business Customers

Norton Internet Security to be Included in Retail Software Kit Designed to Meet the Internet Needs of Small Businesses

TORONTO, Ont. - October 16, 2000 - Symantec Corp., a world leader in Internet security technology, has collaborated with telus.net, the largest Internet service provider in Western Canada, to offer a retail software kit designed to meet the Internet needs of small businesses. A 90-day Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) version of Symantec's Norton Internet Security, the first product to offer a comprehensive and fully integrated Internet Security and Online Privacy solution for PC users, will be included in the kit and is available to customers now until April 2001.

Customers of telus.net have the option of purchasing the retail kit when they subscribe for their Internet service. Those who purchase the kit for $49.95 Cdn will receive a $50 rebate from TELUS that can be applied to their telus.net service, as well as a software package valued at $250 that includes Norton Internet Security and a variety of other leading-edge software applications.

"telus.net is committed to helping small businesses work smarter, more securely and above all more efficiently," says Gilles Prefontaine, business development manager, telus.net. "By working with companies like Symantec, telus.net is offering small businesses on the Internet the necessary tools to run their own web or e-mail servers without having to worry about purchasing additional Internet security software."

"Symantec is pleased to be helping telus.net take advantage of our leading firewall and anti-virus solutions in order to protect their customers," says Michael Murphy, Canadian general manager, Symantec Corporation. "Internet Security is an important consideration for small business Internet users, particularly when deploying services such as dedicated, "always on" high-speed service, domain hosting and server hosting."

Norton Internet Security combines several advanced technologies including personal firewall and anti-virus protection to ensure a controlled and safe Internet experience for all computer users. Norton Internet Security balances ease-of-use and functionality for maximum usability and online protection as well as provides the usability features PC users require, including an intuitive user interface, customizable user settings and the flexibility to accommodate several users, each with a personalized Internet environment.

About telus.net
telus.net provides reliable dial-up and High Speed ADSL service to meet the needs of home offices, small offices and small businesses across Western Canada. The small business portfolio ranges from a basic dial package at $35.75 to an advanced High Speed service at $164.95 per month. For more information on telus.net and their services for small businesses visit www.telus.net/smallbusiness or call 1-877-310-4NET (4638). telus.net is part of TELUS, Canada's second largest telecommunications company providing a full range of advanced communication services and products connecting Canadians with the world. TELUS shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbols T (Common Voting) and T.A (Common Non-Voting). For more information about TELUS, visit www.telus.com.

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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