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Microsoft officially launches paid security product ($49.95 per year)
Associated Press (excerpt) ^ | May 31, 2006 | Allison Linn

Posted on 05/30/2006 8:17:46 PM PDT by HAL9000

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Security software makers, the 800-pound gorilla has landed.

Microsoft Corp. was to announce Wednesday that it is releasing software that aims to better protect people who use its Windows operating system from Internet attacks. The move pits the world's largest software maker head-to-head with longtime business partners Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc. and others.

Windows Live OneCare, which will protect up to three computers for $49.95 per year, marks the latest step in Microsoft's effort over the years to make its operating system less vulnerable to crippling Internet attacks. Windows, which runs on the vast majority of personal computers, has been a near-constant target of worms, viruses and other attacks, hurting countless users and forcing Microsoft to invest heavily in patching vulnerabilities and improving flaws.

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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: gopoundsandbill; lowqualitycrap; microsoft; onecare; spyware; viruses; windows; worms
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To: FLAMING DEATH

Read my first post again. Ask someone else to translate it to Neanderthal for you if needed.


21 posted on 06/01/2006 5:51:42 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (Buy American. While you still can.)
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To: Golden Eagle

No translation necessary. Your post was WRITTEN in Neanderthal.

BTW, I did go back and reread. Our position is the same...people who illegally hack should be prosecuted. And it is never the fault of the "hackee" that they got hacked.

Just like, if you left your doors unlocked and got your stereo stolen, it wouldn't be your fault. But, that's not to say you still aren't stupid for doing it.


22 posted on 06/01/2006 6:04:11 AM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: Malsua

LOL! no it's not me! just some weird Mac user.


23 posted on 06/01/2006 11:14:49 AM PDT by Echo Talon
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