November 18, 2008 8:40 PM PST
'WSJ' calls Microsoft antivirus tool 'spyware'
(Credit: Ina Fried/CNET News)There's a lot of ways to look at Microsoft's decision to abandon OneCare and come up with free antivirus software.
But I had to do a double take Tuesday night when I saw the Wall Street Journal headline on the decision: "Microsoft plans new spyware."
I saw the headline first on my phone, then went to the Journal's Web site, where the headline was featured on the main page. (See screenshot).
The article itself makes no reference to Microsoft creating spyware, and once one clicks on the story, bears the headline "Microsoft Plans to Introduce Free PC Security Software."
During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina.
Microsoft Plans New Spyware
(Credit: Ina Fried/CNET News)
I never knew you had that much clout! :-P
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See how the message changes when you scroll just a tad?
Maybe you should get your vision checked. Or increase your monitor resolution above 800 x 600.
1. If the story was the headline, why the hell was the screen cap taken with the headline right at the cut at the bottom? Give a little context all around what you're trying to point out ... a good visual doesn't have the primary focus being the bottom 10 percent of the image.
2. This is not a story. It's a story on a stupid headline ... that ended up changing. Ina, we read everywhere and we know Microsoft's OneCare alternate in 2009 won't be spyware. So WSJ had a bad headline. I've written a few myself ... and then corrected them. Those didn't become a news item because they weren't. The topic at hand was. Stick with news topics we care about, not stupid journalism mistakes.
And Vurk, you're right, there is a line there I missed. The bad cropping of the screen capture didn't help that. I'm running at 1400 x 1050 and not wearing my glasses so yes, I missed it. I see it now.
I guess I've been reading News.com for years and it just seems there's less "news" on News.com than there used to be. It's disappointing because it's a daily stop, but I'm finding out more elsewhere.
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by 3rdalbum
November 19, 2008 5:37 PM PST
- It's funny, but it happens all the time for people who don't know much about computers. I was once asked "Can you install this Norton virus for me?"
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