washingtonpost.com — Microsoft did an about-face yesterday, agreeing to make it easier for customers of its forthcoming Vista operating system to use outside security vendors, such as those who make popular antivirus and anti-spyware programs.Until now, Microsoft had planned to block those companies from installing their products in the deepest levels of the new OS.
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adiggtionOct 15, 2006
I don't see where some Symantec or McAffee products offer much in the way of "extra protection" - in my experience it seems that these integrated antivirus / firewall suites tend to cause more trouble than they're worth.I can't remember the last time when someone said one of these products "saved them" from some critical windows security flaw or rampant virus; I CAN remember the last time a home or business user started having problems with their applications and overall performance once one of these suites is installed.And I used to be a Symantec fan ... I just don't see the benefit of these suites anymore.
gill1109Oct 15, 2006
this is all so funny. all these big companies crying because they are making all this money off patching the gaping holes in a cobbled together walking disaster. then microsoft tries seriously to redesign things from the ground up with security in mind (like unix was designed), so these companies have no purpose any more! i'd suggest to switch to mac or linux
Closed AccountOct 15, 2006
Let me give you my personal perspective. I work for the largest global IT corporation in existence and we do not use these anti-virus products. We use E-Trust.Why would I do any differently for my personal machine?I've also worked as a hardware / software tech for years as FT employment plus doing my own contracts. I have never seen a "security" package that did more damage to a computer than Norton/Symantec . To be honest - this situation sucks.
yaosioOct 15, 2006
So because the security companies are idiots people should switch to inferior products?
dotcom101010Oct 15, 2006
Sorry but can you say Windows XP 2. i was going to get vista until i heard about MS giving in to Symantec. I really like the the new lay out of the the OS but there is no point now to get it. i will stick with XP and OSX
miaowOct 15, 2006
kapersky said microsofts original plan wasnt a problem. the main problem with norton etc is getting rid of them on a new computer. in effect, they are a fraudulent spyware trojan on new computers to most buyers.many dell buyers probably dont realise when they buy a dell they dont have to sign-up to the antivirus as well.
Closed AccountOct 19, 2006
Awesome comment man. :-]/dugg up