Microsoft's security product hits home stretch

Iria · Feb 6, 2006, 10:50 PM

Microsoft plans to release its subscription security program before the summer and to challenge its main rivals on pricing, CNET News.com has learned.

Windows OneCare Live marks Microsoft's long-anticipated entry into the consumer antivirus market, which has been the domain of specialized vendors, led by Symantec and McAfee. Two years ago, Microsoft announced its intent to offer antivirus products when it bought Romanian antivirus software developer GeCad Software.

The Redmond, Wash., software giant plans to release the final version of OneCare before summer and to charge about $50 a year for the product, sources familiar with the company's plans said Monday. The company is scheduled to announce the pricing and availability details later this week, they said. A Microsoft representative had no immediate comment.
____________
Read More / Source: ZDNet

mike2h · Feb 7, 2006, 12:47 AM

if their prog antispyware is any example of what they are going to be offering dont think it is looking to good for ms.

Feb 6, 2006, 10:50 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Microsoft's security product hits home stretch Microsoft plans to release its subscription security program before the summer and to challenge its main rivals on pricing, CNET News.com has learned. Windows OneCare Live marks Microsoft's long-anticipated entry into the consumer antivirus market, which has been the domain of specialized vendors, led by Symantec and McAfee. Two years ago, Microsoft announced its intent to offer antivirus products when it bought Romanian antivirus software developer GeCad Software. The Redmond, Wash., software giant plans to release the final version of OneCare before summer and to charge about $50 a year for the product, sources familiar with the company's plans said Monday. The company is scheduled to announce the pricing and availability details later this week, they said. A Microsoft representative had no immediate comment. ____________ Read More / Source: ZDNet

Feb 7, 2006, 12:47 AM	#2
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	if their prog antispyware is any example of what they are going to be offering dont think it is looking to good for ms. __________________