Comments on: Microsoft opens window for new Vista test

The software giant releases another preview of Vista and tries to alter the perception that the operating system is for consumers only.

[ordaj]

The Microsoft Virus Edition will not come with

protection. You must buy OneCare to get protection. This is because Microsoft only has one care: extracting as much money as it can. Product quality and customer concern be damned.

They'll bundle everything esle under the sun into the operating system, but not virus protection.

[mortis9]

that wouldn't be legal

It would be a blatantly anti-competitive move for microsoft to include its antivirus solution. They would be sued by Symantec and others and the DOJ would place an injunction stopping sales of the product until it was removed. I know, you're probably saying, but no! that didn't happen with IE or Media Player. I feel this is different. This would destroy the consumer AV industry. I know I know... you're probably thinking that netscape didn't survive the first MS fight. True, but difference is up to you to decide. Again, don't forget that I may be just blowing steam - look at the political disposition of those in office. I'm told that Bill Gates contributed more to the Bush campaign than he did Gore's or Kerry's.

[dbarjim]

MS One Care

No one HAS to buy OneCare, I have been beta testing this and it works a lot better than others I have used. I see product quality to be fine with this product even in a beta version. You are just saying things with no support behind them??? Have you tried OneCare or are you just bashing MS products?? If you like Linux or MAC OS more, that sounds fine, use them. We need people using all different platforms so these big companies will still need to work for our business.

Jim

[heythere313]

how do I get on that list?

It seems the best way to be in the loop for decisions on Vista is to get on the list of techs who are beta testers. Can anyone tell me how I can get on that list and be part of those 2 million testers?

[mortis9]

Where are the evil people when you need them?

Apparently no one is seeding this puppy yet. It's only a matter of time. Mwah hah hah.

Well

I've been online, using M$ products, for almost 20 years & not been affected. Because I don't expect products, whose purpose is to "reach out & touch someone" to protect me from whoever I "reach out & touch".

Security is NOT a software application, it's a state of mind - don't be STUPID, protect yourself.