Symantec is prepping the launch of <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2236638,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594">the beta version of the next Norton 360,</A> and is arming it with a host of new features aimed at keeping users secure while allowing them to walk the tightrope between ease of use and granular control. The beta of Norton 360 Version 2.0 includes a number of changes designed to make the product easier to use, such as new QuickTask Menus from the main user interface and streamlined navigational settings, company officials said. In the same vein, Symantec has expanded backup options to include support for Blu-Ray discs and iPods. Multiple PCs can also now be backed up to a shared driver as well.