Comments on: Microsoft makes OneCare free for some

Select number of beta testers is invited to use the service at no cost and will have early access to new features.

[advs89]

Yeah

I got my invitation today, and have already accepted. Apparently since I tested it before, I was now invited to join the managed beta.

[advs89]

Yeah

I got my invitation today, and have already accepted. Apparently since I tested it before, I was now invited to join the managed beta.

[tobyp--2008]

Joris, are you working on this story?

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/
Vista_firewall_shackled_due_to_customer_demand_Microsoft/
0,2000061744,39252954,00.htm

Usually, CNet links to ZDNet AU content, but I haven't seen this
here yet.

[tobyp--2008]

Joris, are you working on this story?

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/
Vista_firewall_shackled_due_to_customer_demand_Microsoft/
0,2000061744,39252954,00.htm

Usually, CNet links to ZDNet AU content, but I haven't seen this
here yet.

[erich_m]

Uneasy about concept

I am really uneasy about Microsoft charging for a product that is necessary because of their flawed software designs. If they didn't have holes in their OS and application software, Onecare wouldn't be needed. So now you pay for the software and then more for the software to protect it. Sounds like a protection racket all right!

[erich_m]

Uneasy about concept

I am really uneasy about Microsoft charging for a product that is necessary because of their flawed software designs. If they didn't have holes in their OS and application software, Onecare wouldn't be needed. So now you pay for the software and then more for the software to protect it. Sounds like a protection racket all right!