The question asked in this thread is answered multiple times daily. I'm
having some trouble understanding why it is so hard to find.
Microsoft Antispyware is not freeware--that implies something specific about
licensing which would be inaccurate.
Microsoft Antispyware will be available without additional cost to licensed
Windows customers.
Here's what Bill Gates said:
"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."
Citation:
http://www.microsoft.com/billgates/speeches/2005/02-15RSA05.asp
Please don't confuse the time-limited nature of the beta product with this
issue of the cost of the final version.
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