LANDesk Management Suite 2.53 Complete package

Advantages: FREE, Not Microsoft, Flexibility, Cost per user, 2 server licences
Disadvantages: Limited backup system requiring a third party product.

...WOW - Novell have just made this great package absolutely free. You can get it at http://www.ramms.co.uk/novell.htm perfectly legally. The free version offers 5 concurrent user & 2 server licences. There is an expansion pack, which adds a further 5 concurrent users and enables more user licences to be added, but adding this is still cheaper than a standard 10 user licence. Let me explain that this is a comprehensive suite of small business tools designed to assist communication and provide network computer users with easy access to centrally resourced, computer network based, applicaations, tools and information, both locally and/or via the Internet. It is not something that the average home user would normally be interested in, but if you run a small business, and need to store information, share networked resources... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, Cheapish, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Doesn't protect your online anonymity

...-It utilities. This means you get all the hard disk diagnostic tools and registry optimisation utilities that you’ll ever want in one package. The main program links with an online driver and program update service, to help you find the latest files and patches. Updating your hardware drivers and software can prevent crashes and other problems. --- Speed and Maintenance --- SystemSuite’s Uninstaller program is impressive, being able to remove programs completely or move them to another disk – useful if you’ve repartitioned your hard disk or added an extra one. It can even archive an application so that it can be restored when you need it – without losing your customised settings. It doesn’t work on Windows Installer-compatible program installations, though, which is understandable for technical reasons... Read review

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Advantages: Simple to use once configured.
Disadvantages: Takes a little time for the complete novice but not to difficult to learn.

...Zone alarm has been the staple diet for freebie software user for many years. Thier free firewall has been downloaded millions of times and is very stable. Although frightening to see how many hackers have had a go at your computer it is reassuring knowing that you have help. The complete suite provides just that including protecting you against viruses, spyware, phising, etc. Takes a little getting use to but the start up wizard help. Anyone familiar with the their firewall will be completly at ease with the suite. Although some of the anti-theft features are US only it shouldn't put you off as these are only a tiny part of the package. Once configures it is unobtrusive and reassuring. There is a 15 day trial from the website if you want to have a go first. All in all a top package.... Read review

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