Re: Question

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 02/11/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 20:07:20 -0600

Microsoft clearly states that the Microsoft Antispy program
is a "beta" program (testing phase) and it expires on
July 31, 2005. Any other information will be announced
by Microsoft, in due time, by visiting www.microsoft.com. 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups
Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx 
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"Michelle" wrote:
| http://enterprise-security-today.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=29534
| 
| I found that and it seems like microsoft is bundling a antivirus and an 
| antispyware together and it looks like they are going to chare for it.  So 
| what happens to the free (well currently free antispyware application?)  Are 
| you still going to let people use it for free without the bundled antivirus 
| or are you selling the antivirus and antispyware package together without 
| giving people a free antispyware.  I know you never promised people anything, 
| and I know why.  I just think it's really messed up that you would do 
| anuthing like this and your reputation isn't good in the first place.  Be 
| prepared for the bashing, and I don't blame anyone.  I think you knew what 
| you were going to do all along.
| 
| Michelle

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