The J Man Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 (edited) ---From Microsot--- Are you tired of spending time trying to protect and maintain your computer? Are you worried that you're still not doing everything you should to keep it safe and running at optimal performance? If your answer is "Yes," then Windows OneCare? is for you. Windows OneCare is built specifically for people who don't have the time or technical expertise necessary to secure and manage a computer on a daily basis. It is a comprehensive PC health service that goes beyond security to take an integrated approach to help protect and care for your computer. Adapted From: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/onecare/default.mspx Sign up for the BETA version: http://beta.windowsonecare.com/ Press release: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2...sOneCarePR.mspx ----------------------:whistle:e: Edited October 9, 2005 by junjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 If the likes of Norton can get away with charging for their crap then Microsoft can charge for this program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACTIONpack Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 If Microsoft made Windows better at virus then we would not have this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xav Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 The problem isn't Windows itself, as much as the extent to which it has penetrated the market and the business practices of Microsoft. If Slackware was the dominant desktop OS, people would spend more of their time trying to bash it to pieces instead. Windows is just a very big and easy target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 If Microsoft made Windows better at virus then we would not have this problem. 586302032[/snapback] :sleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasker Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Onecare will be for pay by subscription, that sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovman Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Onecare will be for pay by subscription, that sucks 586302051[/snapback] Its going to be a subscription based program, i'm sure Microsoft won't even reconsider this. It just means that now microsoft will financially gain for their software vunerabilities... Saying that, so far i've heard good things about it and if its good i'll get is so long as the price isn't rediculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 (edited) You don't have to use this, its optional not an essential part of Windows. You pay for third party firewalls, Anti Virus programs, tune up programs etc so there is nothing wrong with paying for this also they would probsbly be sued for making this free as it would be anti competetive. Edited July 31, 2005 by Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Looks very nice. I hope they include it as part of Vista. And it's Windows screwed up permissions that make it insecure, not people trying to get it becuase it's big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRogers Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 OneCare is great! I'm using it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac9 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Microsoft should look at offering it as part of windows and charge a one off fee on top of the windows license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBean Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 yep symantec and other antivirus companys will take them to court for antitrust if they gave it free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fro0ty Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Microsoft should look at offering it as part of windows and charge a one off fee on top of the windows license 586302095[/snapback] I think thats a really good idea, and I would buy it, but I dont think its gonna happen. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 I personally think it should be free for one reason, Microsoft is the ony who makes Windows and they don't make it secure. Why should I pay $200 for an OS that has bugs to begin with and then turn around and pay a subscription fee because Microsoft can't get it right in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSemple3 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Why can't they just build it in to some sort of future OS perhaps? (maybe the final of Vista/Longhorn) OR as a future service pack update maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fro0ty Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Why can't they just build it in to some sort of future OS perhaps? (maybe the final of Vista/Longhorn) OR as a future service pack update maybe? 586304615[/snapback] Remeber all the fiasco with the EU, and that was just to do with some wmp codec. Now imagine what would happen if MS bundled OneCare with Windows Vista. Symantec, McAfee and others would have a field day at the courts along with the EU Trade Commision, DoJ. Microsoft is probably tired of all these suits being files against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostShell Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Microsoft should look at offering it as part of windows and charge a one off fee on top of the windows license 586302095[/snapback] I like that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I'd pay once for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The J Man Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 I like that idea. 586304997[/snapback] ME TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devyant Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Yeah, definitely want a one-time payment. I mean, its normal for software companies to charge for major new software versions, so I really think a one time fee should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDevil Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Free, it's their own vulnerabilities after all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanael Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Free, it's their own vulnerabilities after all... 586307229[/snapback] I don't really understand how executables are a vulnerability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshalus Veteran Posted August 1, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 1, 2005 Subscription based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenPirate Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Subscription based. If it means I'll have support, and regular updates, sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benotti Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I see no reason why microsoft couldnt release this as a seperate product, for free. There are many freeware utilities, including firewalls and antivirus and thats no problem. Why wouldt microsoft be allowed to release freeware? So long as its not bundled with this os.. So microsoft should release it for free :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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