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Michael

In the message centre it says that this version expires in 177 days. What
happens then?

Michael
 
You stop using the program and uninstall it.

Presumably, there will be some replacement available before then. We don't
know whether that replacement will cost money or not, but at least for now,
we all have the benefit of getting our systems clean and keeping them that
way, and can assess what we feel this is worth.
 
I'm thinking it will become a subscription (Symantec and
the like).

Most likely it's back to "Ad-Aware" and "SpyBot S&D" for
me.
Sign me, `cheapskate`
 
First, I rarely respond to public IT discussions, and
I'm fairly new to this topic, so I've not read
everything, so I'm certainly no expert on the subject.
However, I see there are many people who are having
trouble, but this should be expected as this is a BETA
(Bite Everyone's Tail always) product. My personal
experiences have all been thumbs up, even though I'm
selective where I install it.

Microsoft has been in the line of fire for quite some
time now about producing a secure computing environment.
Microsoft has recently taken a new stand on security, and
it shows. Thumbs up again.

Microsoft also does not "Sell" software, but rather
license to use. True, Microsoft has market share, and
rightfully so (in my opinion, so please don't start a
flare about Operating Systems). Having market share (if
you want to believe it or not), they are most targeted.
However, since they have finally taken security
seriously, this AntiSpyware program should be part of the
operating system just as Internet Explorer became (which
caused Microsoft a lot of Grief in the courts).
Microsoft wants to maintain market share, and keeping a
secure computing experience (without sacrificing ease of
use (security experts can laugh here)) is certainly an
added bonus. Many of the obtained spyware / malware
issues attach to functions of the Operating System.
True, much of it could be avoided if everyone were
experts in computers (like many of you here), but that is
just not the case. People will be social engineered into
spyware / malware as well as other security issues.

In my opinion, AntiSpyware is a fine product, and
should be a "FREE" add-on to any currently supported
operating system. After all, it's purpose is to protect
the license to use software. Microsoft offers "free"
support for any virus, or security related issue, and the
use of this fine product will cut down on the amount of
time spent providing free support.

The AntiSpyware nearly has every function Spybot has,
but offers more functionality on a default install, where
spybot requires tweaking to get maximum protection.
Spybot is also a fine product, and I hate the thought of
Microsoft putting other software vendors out of business
by bundling this with their OS, but it's the "right"
thing to do. I feel for the other anti-spyware vendors,
and I do thank them for stepping up to the plate where
Microsoft previously failed, but Microsoft has come
aboard to this extremely fast growth computing issue.

There are millions of lines of code in Microsoft's
Operating Systems, and who is more knowledgeable on
protecting such a beast.

Please, I am no doubt Pro-Microsoft, and I know many
people are not, and this is not intended to start a flame
about Operating Systems. Only my two cents, and
hopefully a method of convincing Microsoft to make this a
bundled / free product, to support the protection of
their license to use software. My personal opinion of
this product is great, with only one complaint. It took
to long Microsoft to step up to the plate.

Robert Sexton
 
I'm cheap, too. I've worked with non-profits all my life, and they don't
look kindly at adding x$ per desktop to the annual cost of running the
operation--even if x is a relatively small amount.

I also have very little problem with spyware on my own machines, and those
in the offices I work with.

However, I can see that the money involved in adware is going to make things
worse over time--and I'm leaning towards being willing to spend some $ on
the functionality I see in this program. I can easily see that the cost of
maintaining it for Microsoft will be substantial.
 
*IF* MS is going to charge, I'd like to see it as a free proggie for the
first 30 days (clean everyone up) then a small ($20 a year?) fee to keep the
signatures up to date. They could also allow for free signature
subscriptions to EDUs and non-profits. Of course anyone buying Windows 2006
would get a free year ;-)


Cordially,
Steven Fredette
President http://www.prowebsites.net
Indianapolis, Indiana. USA (-5 GMT/UT)
"For Your Internet Wants and Needs" Since 1997
 
One thing Microsoft has always suggested is that large volumes of small
transactions might be the way to make profitable a number of Internet
transaction types. I like the idea of keeping it cheap for individual
unmanaged users, and charging more for the corporate managed variety, even
though I'd probably like to have the managed bits myself. Maybe they'll
fold them into Small Business Server, who knows?
 
All I can say is, I hope my post helped!
Taken from the words of Bill Gates himself at:
http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/speeches/2005/02-
15RSA05.asp

"We've looked hard at the nature of this problem, and
made a decision that this anti-spyware capability will
become something that's available at no additional charge
for Windows users -- both the blocking capability, and
the scanning and removal capabilities. Those are features
we think should be available to protect every system."

Thank you Bill, and you made the right decision!
Robert Sexton
 
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