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Symantec to Acquire SecurityFocus

Posted by michael on from the woe-to-the-defeated dept.

cbv writes "Symantec Corp. today announced the acquisition of SecurityFocus for approximately US$75 million in cash. The press release reads, 'With this acquisition, Symantec will offer customers the most comprehensive, proactive early warning system across the broadest range of threats.' The transaction is expected to close by early to mid-August 2002."

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  1. WHY THE FUCK?? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    why in the world would you let yourself be bought out by SYMANTEC??? Good god, this is a sad day, I will wear a black armband for the next two weeks to mourn this tragic loss.

  2. Gee... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I just hired a new techie yesterday to handle some of my clients, shouldn't I be slashdotted?

  3. Re:Prediction! by jmagar.com · · Score: 0, Troll

    Ha in your face #93427! I'm #67146!

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