new to xp have security ?

From: Aaron (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/27/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 18:28:27 -0700

recently upgraded from 98 to xp home, computer felt brand
new-fast!
then I re-installed Norton Security 2004; know I wonder if
that was a mistake. Start up takes forever and I am
wondering if xp security package makes norton redundant?
any help?