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MS to Launch Paid Security Subscription Service

user24 writes "MSN reports that Microsoft 'is launching a subscription service aimed at providing better protection for the Windows operating system, which has been vulnerable to Internet attacks. Windows Live OneCare will protect up to three computers for about 50 dollars a year.' From the OneCare website: 'Windows Live OneCare works continuously, automatically, and quietly in the background on your PC, ever vigilant against threats but never in the way, allowing you to have fun and be more productive:'"

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  1. Re:Obligatory by HuguesT · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    3-4 months without rebooting, on your laptop ? That's pretty hard to do unless your laptop is constantly on AC power and never put into any of the sleep modes.