Posted on 01/05/2005 10:38:14 AM PST by Happy2BMe
LOLOL!
That one wasn't even his. They bought it, just like everything else they sell. On one hand, since MS did not develop these programs themselves, they should be pretty good to start with, until MS boogers them up a year or two down the road. I have decided to use only one MS program: Windows XP. I bought MS Money 2005 back in Nov. What a dog! I'm not so upset about the $49, it's the hours of my life trying to make it work that I want back! I still use Outlook until another email client that is PPC compatible comes out, but that's it. The less MS you use, the fewer problems you will have.
LOL. An instant classic.
Has Bill cleared 'dis wit da boyce on da East Coast?
Is the SpyBot guy updating his definitions? I haven't gotten any updates lately.
I believe that if MS actually goes through with the subscription service, you can expect LOTS of law suits against MS.
It's one thing for MS to ship flawed software, allowing others to "fix" the flaws. Maybe "flaw" is an overstatement. How about "exploitable."
But if MS begins SELLING a service that will fix the explotiable flaws in their own product, which, by the way, you only license from them, I have a feeling that there are going to be LOTS of law suits against MS, and they'll have one hell of a time trying to get a favorable jury.
Mark
Try "Spywareblaster." Unlike Adaware and Spybot S & D, Spywareblaster does not remove spyware/adware/malware from your system, but rather, prevents the crap from loading in the first place provided you keep the program up to date. The program is freeware, and therefore, there is no excuse for not using it.
Symantec, Ewido and Pivx already sell software through an annual subscription basis. I'm due to renew my Norton Anti-Virus next month.
It won't run on PPC though. As far as I know, outlook is the only email client compatible on my Ipaq PDA.
Third party software vendors won't like it that Microsoft is taking away their income while delivering an inferior product. Yes, I do expect more lawsuits in the works.
Yes it is updated. Make sure you've got version 1.3. 1.2 was abandoned some time ago.
wait 'till you see what they raised it to.
I predict 2005 will be a good year for linux.
LOL!
My last definitions for v1.3 are dated 12/17/04, but I'm sure a newer one must already be available for downloading.
It's definitely NOT my favorite dept store. It's the only store in town.
I haven't gotten any in months. I'm about ready to ditch it myself.
Microsoft is not the only OS or Office Automation vendor. There are several. Heck, some of the stuff is free. Knock yourself out.
I just tried; zippo. I had heard that he was going to stop doing it.
Is this like selling automobiles with "optional" doors and seats?
Leave a secuirty hole by intent or sloppyness and then chare extra? Talk about using monopoly power.
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