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Microsoft To Offer Virus Defense
FridayBob writes "According to the New York Times, Microsoft plans to
enter the consumer antivirus business
with a subscription service next year.
Most of us will remember
Microsoft's assimilation of RAV Antivirus from GeCAD Software of Romania in 2003." From the article: "Microsoft plans to expand the service beyond its 60,000 employees this summer and offer an open trial for consumers this fall. No date has been set for a commercial introduction, but the executive in charge of the new business said it would ultimately be offered as an annual service by subscription."
It's like paying the mob for "protection" when you pay Microsoft for "security". Thanks but no thanks. I've seen enough Soprano episodes to know what can happen when you deal with the mob.
Yeah...."nice computer you have here...it'd be a shame if anything were to happen to it..."
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~ |rip/\/\aster /\/\onkey
No, that would be Linux.
A clever person solves a problem, A wise person avoids it. -Einstein
Yes ridicule + scorn, because the way they are going about it is by applying a band-aid (which they charge you for) instead of fixing the _actual_ problem (the holes that allow viruses on in the first place).
To use an analogy I saw a couple posts up, that would be like GM selling cars without any brakes, and then charging later for their add-on high-impact bumper, so when you hit stuff, you won't break hte car. They should just sell a goddamn working car in the first place.
-Jesse
Nothing says "unprofessional job" like wrinkles in your duct tape.
Here's a little allegorical play scene by Me:
Salesman: Mr. Smith, here's your new car.
Mr. Smith: Thanks, Bill. Say, where's the seat belts?
Salesman: Oh, that'll be extra.
Mr. Smith: There's no windows or doorlocks either?
Salesman: Oh, that's extra, too.
Mr. Smith: I'm confused, Bill. Isn't my car supposed to be fully functional and include safety features?
Salesman: Well, Mr. Smith, we can include them on a trial bases for 30 days, but you'll have to return them or pay the subscription price.
Mr. Smith: What the f*ck, Bill? You mean I have to PAY repeadetly for something that should come with my car?
Salesman: Yes, Mr. Smith. Did you not read the EULA?
Mr. Smith: I think I want my money back.
Salesman: I'm afraid I can't let you do that, Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith: Why the f*ck not?
Salesman: Because by opening the car door, you agreed to the EULA and you are bound to its terms and conditions.
Mr. Smith: You're a bastard, Bill.
Salesman: Actually, I'm the spawn of Satan.
I might know what I'm talkin' about, but then again, this is Slashdot...