Microsoft Cuts Anti-Virus Support For Unix / Linux

jasonmicron writes "As previously reported on Slashdot, Microsoft has completed the aquisition of Sybari Software this morning. Before the ink was even dry, Microsoft cut all new antivirus support for all Unix and Linux definitions. Current customers will continue to receive support but new customers will not have the option to purchase the software under Unix / Linux. From TFA: Post acquisition, Syabri becomes a Microsoft subsidiary focusing on marketing anti-virus and anti-spam protection for Microsoft messaging and collaboration servers. It will continue to market Sybari's Lotus Domino products but will not sell Antigen versions for Unix and Linux."

Comments

This is good!

[mboos]

Microsoft is affirming that Linux and Unix are more secure than Windows and don't require anti-virus software!

Hey, it's a smart move

[spellraiser]

Selling anti-virus services for Unix/Linux is like selling ice cream to polar bears anyway. It's good to see Microsoft focusing on the real problems :P

Remember folks

[FunWithHeadlines]

Remember folks, this is called innovation, and it is how Microsoft has thrived through the years by giving the consumer choice and high-quality products. Isn't it great to have such a fine company looking out for the needs of the marketplace by removing unnecessary choice from our lives? Oh sure, the carpers could point out that Microsoft has no obligation to support a competitor's marketplace. But I choose to stay in the warm sushine of Microsoft's benevolence, and trust that if they say we don't need a product, that's good enough for me.

Innovate onward, kind Microsoft!

what if he wasn't convicted?

[BitterAndDrunk]

I agree, it's like leaving your child to the care of an ex-pedophile.

Sure he could a Smooth Criminal, but maybe he's just a fun guy who the kids think is a real Thriller!

Re:OhNo!

[i.r.id10t]

Heh. I went to a convention where wireless users had to show that they had AV software installed before being given the connection info. Had my Linux laptop there, they wouldn't let me on until I could show them some antivirus software running. Left, came back an hour later (after breakfast), and ran my "anti virus software".

#!/bin/bash
echo Scanning memory for viruses...
sleep 2
echo OK. System clean.

In other news ...

[lord_rob the only on]

Unix/Linux has decided to cut virus support.

Re:And you're surprised by this...

[tbcpp]

No, Microsoft does not have a monopoly on anti-virus software, they just have a monopoly on virii. They won't run on anything but Windows!