Best repair and optimizing software for iMac OS X 10.5.8

In the past I have used Norton to repair damaged disks and optimize them.
I have read recently that Norton is 'poison' for macs.
TechTool pro is supposed to be good and I've noticed that some posts here mention Disk Warrior.
So, which one to choose, TechTool or Warrior or maybe something else.

I second that!
I also recommend DiskWarrior. It is the best at directory repairs. It rebuilds then actually replaces your old directory. I feel every Mac owner should have a copy. Make sure you get the disk so you can boot up on it to run repairs. You can also install it on another drive and run it from there to repair this one. DW works faster that way.
I use DW once a month to try and catch errors in my system from getting too far out of hand. It has repaired every little and big issue I have ever had with my three Macs.
Good Luck! DALE
p.s. Here's a rewiew of DiskWarrior 4.

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