Filed under: Security, Utilities, Commercial
Jump through some hoops, get Norton Ghost 12.0 for free
Norton Ghost is a commercial application that lets you perform a complete backup of your computer. If your PC crashes, you can use Ghost to restore every single last bit of information, including all your files and settings. Normally the software costs $70, but Buy.com has it for $50. And if you buy it this week, you can take advantage of two rebates that make the software effectively free.
The first rebate is pretty straightforward. You submit it, and you get a $30 Visa check card. That's all there is to it. In order to qualify for the second, $20 rebate, you'll need to demonstrate that you've purchased any other antivirus, firewall, antispam, or antispyware utility from Norton, Symantec, or any other competing company.
In other words, if you've ever paid for security software (and have the receipt to prove it), you can get another $20 off. If you're a fan of freeware, you're out of luck. Still, $20 is a pretty good price for Ghost. Or if you're looking for a free method for performing a complete drive backup, check out DriveImage XML. It doesn't have all of Ghost's features, but it is free.
The Norton Ghost offer expires Saturday.
[via CNet]
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