Posted: 15th Apr, 2003 By: MarkJ
Network hardware manufacturer Linksys will bundle the Norton Internet Security 2003 software with their entire line of broadband cable/DSL routers sold in the UK:
The full-featured version of the Norton Internet Security 2003 security suite will be offered to Linksys customers during their router installation via set-up software. Norton Internet Security 2003 features protection from viruses, crackers and privacy risks. It includes firewall, parental control and AV tools.
Linksys router customers will receive a 60-day subscription service from Symantec, which will deliver regular updates for virus definitions, firewall rules and the intrusion detection signatures.
The aim of the deal is to help punters secure home PCs against the growing tide of security risks, as well as increasing Symantec's reach into the consumer market.Sadly the suit isn't completely free and after 60 days customers will be expected to pay a subscription fee. More @
The Register.