VZAccess Manager Software Problems

I have a new PowerBook Pro running OS 10.5.2.
I went and got a new Verizon V740 broadband card at Circuit City today and the guy there was 'nice' enough to install it for me.
The install went fine, but after asking me if I wanted to restart, it said something about 'updating boot caches.' Unfortunately, my Mac didn't fully restart, I just got the gray screen and spinning gear thing. I can boot in safe mode.
I ran from the Leopard install CD, repaired permissions and verified the drive (it was fine).
I discovered that the VZAccess Manager Software they installed was old (version 3, while version 4.0.1 is available. I download that, installed it, and things seemed ok, but I couldn't connect because it said something about the ppp kernal being missing. I finally uninstalled VZAccess Manager and was able to boot okay.
I can even use my Verizon V740 with my basic OS 10.5.2 software. It is automatically recognized and I can just connect if I open my Network Preferences.
The VZAccess Manager Software did seem to offer other features though. Does anyone think I problem was a fluke (I don't see any other reports of people having problems with this setup)? Should I try to install it again or leave well enough alone?

You can install vz access on your mac but I would not. I had to do a archive and install on mine just to get my mac to recognize my air card. I have a v740. If your mac is working and you are getting on internet leave well enough alone. If you want the features like bandwidth display use isat pro. Trust me sometimes vz software and mac software don't play well together.

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