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Microsoft Begins anti-virus Software Development

Posted by Hemos on from the long-expected dept.

An anonymous reader writes "From the article: Microsoft's announcement that it will enter the AV market next year, with initial trials starting next week, could be a sign of many things to come, says SecurityFocus's Kelly Martin. " Not unexpected, given their recent purchase.

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  1. The Register is right when it says... by rokzy · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    ..."We knew it was coming."

    Microsoft's tactics can always be worked out by considering what action would show the most disrespect to their users and the least amount of pride or professionalism in their products or services.

    Consider the recent "Thought Thieves" poster.

  2. Just GREAT by Matrix9180 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    A/V software w/ major security holes...

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    120chars for a sig is teh suck