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MS to Launch Paid Security Subscription Service

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the protection-money dept.

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. The Steps by rossz · · Score: -1, Redundant

    1. Create a monopoly with an OS so insecure that it's virtually useless.
    2. Offer a paid service to provide improved security.
    3. Profit!

    We should have seen this coming.

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    -- Will program for bandwidth
  2. obligatory by fredistheking · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Step 1. Write buggy code.
    Step 2. Charge for fixing security holes.
    Step 3. Profit.

  3. 3 Steps by KillerCow · · Score: 0, Redundant

    1. Sell insecure operating system
    2. Charge extra to make it secure
    3. Profit!

  4. Microsofts business strategy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    We now have step 2 in:

    Step 1: Make shitty and security hole filled OS
    Step 2: ????
    Step 3: Profit!!!