About Peter Norton

Acclaimed computer software entrepreneur Peter Norton is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions and currently devotes much of his time to philanthropy.

Raised in Seattle , Washington , Mr. Norton made his mark in the computer industry as a programmer and businessman. Norton Utilities TM , Norton AntiVirus TM , and other utility programs are installed on millions of computer worldwide. He is also the best-selling author of computer books.

Mr. Norton sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corporation in 1990 but continues to write and speak about computers, helping millions of people better understand information technology. He and his family currently reside in Santa Monica , California .