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Symantec Adds Product Activation

Posted by simoniker on from the please-see-the-front-desk dept.

maliabu writes "GlobeTechnology/CNET reports that Symantec has added an antipiracy technology to the new version of its main virus-zapping program, in the form of compulsory product activation. It is intended to protect consumers from widespread counterfeit copies of Symantec programs. The company estimates at least 3.6 million bogus copies of its programs are sold annually, causing headaches both for Symantec and unsuspecting buyers, who find out too late that the software isn't doing the job."

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  1. Good - another reason for people to dump MS by pork_spies · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Dumping MS is no longer a question of ideology. It is now a business necessity, given the way MS software is wide open to attack. if this adds to the cost base of MS then that is good because it will mean more people choose different and more secure options.

  2. In Soviet Russia.... by Barto · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    In Soviet Russia, antivirus program infects YOU!

  3. Re:That's the standard by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    and yes, I know it's technically virii

    No, even if you would write it in latin, it would be viri . Also note the meaning "poison". However "vir" (and plural "viri") also means "man".

    As for your question, my guess will be: more viruses... There are already way too many people without an AV software, and not being able to pirate is not going to help the situation. Not that this is an excuse to pirate, but you know how people are when it's about buying software (with Symantec actually "getting a subscription")