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Gateway PCs and eMachines Will Ship Standard With McAfee Internet Security Suite SANTA CLARA, Calif. and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc., (NYSE:MFE) the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, and Gateway, Inc., (NYSE:GTW), the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide, today announced an exclusive two-year agreement to preinstall the McAfee(R) Internet Security Suite on all Gateway and eMachines PCs for both the consumer direct and retail product lines. McAfee Internet Security Suite will be preinstalled on all PCs sold worldwide starting the end of this year. Consumers will get a free 90-day complimentary subscription to the McAfee Internet Security Suite, after which they can purchase a subscription.(1) In addition, McAfee will be the exclusive security provider for Gateway's "Configure to Order" service for 15 month, 24 month or 36 month licenses to the McAfee Internet Security Suite. This allows consumers who order a PC directly from Gateway to purchase McAfee Internet Security Suite and have the software already preinstalled on the PC. McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006 helps prevent viruses, spyware, hackers, and "phishing" scams that may result in identity theft and potential damage, including permanent loss, of irreplaceable documents and files, such as digital photos and personal financial data. The software program also prohibits unauthorized access to and from the Internet, blocks unwanted or persistent pop-up ads and annoying potentially unwanted programs which may lead to poor PC performance, filters unwanted and offensive Internet and e-mail content, and offers parental controls. Automated, daily updates download seamlessly in the background to keep PCs protected from recently discovered virus and spyware threats. Product updates are included for free during the subscription period. The virus protection that forms the core of the McAfee Internet Security Suite, McAfee VirusScan(R), has been awarded PC Magazine's "Editors' Choice" award. "24/7 security protection is of utmost importance to our customers and we're pleased to provide McAfee's 'always on, always protected' software on our entire award-winning line of desktop and notebook PCs," said Gateway's Greg Memo, senior vice president, Products, Marketing and Web. "Gateway plans to be at the forefront when it comes to PC security and we're confident that the McAfee Internet Security Suite provides the highest level of protection against a wide variety of threats." "We are pleased to be partnering with Gateway to provide award-winning protection against viruses, spyware, 'phishing' scams, identity theft, and hackers with McAfee's simple, easy-to-use Internet Security Suite," said Todd Gebhart, senior vice president of worldwide consumer and mobile sales, McAfee. "Security software is a must in today's Internet world and having it preinstalled on the full line of quality Gateway and eMachines consumer PCs makes the new PC experience much safer and easier for consumers to get the protection they need." About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. About McAfee, Inc. McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com/. (1) 90 days of updates included. Internet connection required. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE: McAfee and VirusScan are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: McAfee, Inc. CONTACT: Francie Coulter of McAfee, +1-408-992-8407, or ; or Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, or Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ Web site: http://www.mcafee.com/

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