Oh crap? Sygate + Symantec

[Victor587]

I went on the Sygate site (I already have the firewall.. just wanted to check it out) and on the top was a huge Symantec banner with "aquired by symantec" underneath it. I was just wondering if this would cause problems with the firewall because a lot of people don't like the huge internet security suite and how they can't even remove the viruses with limited support on the website...

Just wanna know you're thoughts.

 

[Spike]

indeed. Sygate was aquired by symantec a few months ago.

It remains to be seen whether they'll continue to allow the free SPF download, or even if they'll discontinue SPF alltogether.

one thing is for sure though - if they do keep developing it, it'll turn to a piece of complete and utter crap sooner or later - that's what SYmantec does to anything they aquire. For the time being though it's fine.

 

[Victor587]

I think I only got it 2 months ago... hmm. They do offer the free download, but they highly emphasize the PRO version which probably doesn't offer much more.

 

[Victor587]

I'm also not sure which version I have.. How can I verify this? I'm afraid to upgrade(if I have a lesser version), because you know. Symantec.. I heard it has updates too. Why would a firewall need updates? Thanks.

 

[Spike]

Even sygate emphasised the pro version. It does have a lot more for those that need it

As for updating, well, you can't go on using an old version of the firewall forever - that would defeat the object!

Update it, and if you don't like it, change it altogether. I rather suspect that symantec have either bought out Sygate to 'learn' something, or equally likely is that they just want to wipe out the competition from a far superior product.