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Title: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: Go Pack Go on November 18, 2008, 11:52:41 PM

http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2008/11/18/microsoft-discontinues-windows-live-onecare-offers-lightweight-alternative-for-free.aspx (http://www.liveside.net/main/archive/2008/11/18/microsoft-discontinues-windows-live-onecare-offers-lightweight-alternative-for-free.aspx)

Microsoft will end OneCare and release a free alternative towards the end of 2009.

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: DavidR on November 19, 2008, 12:32:39 AM

I don't know how MS keep up with all this c*** in product names I'm sick to death of live this and live that, the average user hasn't a clue where they are changing product manes at the drop of a hat.

The one thing I do know it won't live on my system :P

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: bob3160 on November 19, 2008, 12:45:26 AM

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I'm sick to death of live this and live that, the average user hasn't a clue where they are changing product manes at the drop of a hat.

The one thing I do know it won't live on my system

Considering that you're on dial up, I don't blame you.

For those with decent bandwidth, They offer some nice and useful online apps.  :)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg335815#msg335815 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg335815#msg335815)

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: hines232 on November 19, 2008, 12:52:29 AM

DavidR Also sick of "Live", live what ??. I asked them that, no reply ! Also they have messed up my email (live), new update. Can no longer read MY HOTMAIL. Don't even go there any more. They also messed up MYMSN home page !! Glad to get rid of them !!! ;D

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: rdmaloyjr on November 19, 2008, 01:06:56 AM

I can't check my hotmail in Opera anymore, have to use IE >:( :'( :o

I haven't tried with Firefox in ages, I don't like any browser but Opera.

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: Lisandro on November 19, 2008, 02:10:02 AM

“Morro” represents a new offering that is designed in response to market changes and consumer needs. We hear from consumers that they need core malware protection in low-bandwidth scenarios, or that will run on less powerful machines. That's why we will design “Morro” to have a smaller footprint and to use fewer computing resources.

Well... will it give a real protection? Won't this be more a promise than reality? ???

Title: Re: Windows Live OneCare is no more!
Post by: DavidR on November 19, 2008, 02:30:56 AM

"Morro" wow is that going to be a play on words MS is going to switch to"Morro"w, as they say to"Morro"w never comes ;D