Microsoft security threat to small suppliers?

[polonus]

Hi malware fighters,

Microsoft security can mean the end for small suppliers. Microsoft's entry into the security market will see to it that small suppliers will gradually disappear within two years of introduction, according to an analyst of JupiterResearch.

This summer Windows Live OneCare security will ship for $50 to protect three computers with annually. Subscription before April 30th will cost you $20 annually. A clear signal that MS will aggressively enter into this market to gain substantial market share.

Although it cannot afford to install all sorts of security software into its operational systems, it will be there on a limited scale to function like a real virusscanner. See:
http://www.techweb.com/wire/security/184417544;jsessionid=00FOCFIY15KKMQSNDBECKHSCJUMEKJVN
Windows Live Messenger gives an example of this policy.
"The big security problem is the consumer, according to Microsoft, and they want to solve this".

polonus

[neal62]

Hi Polonus,

Makes me wonder if and when this happens if it will be a wise thing to put all of "your eggs into one basket"? Only time will tell I guess. 

[justin1278]

Hi,

I wouldn't be to worried, a lot of people won't trust Microsoft (imo) because it has made to many screwups in the past. In reality I would rather have a Norton antivirus product then have this Microsoft product on my system. I have tried the beta it is a bigger hog then Norton. So really I am not to worried but other companies will be, it will be intresting to see what the competitors will do to get people to buy their product and not Microsoft's, which may mean lower prices in security. Overall I think it will be very intresting to see what happens.

[CharleyO]

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Not to mention the price of MS products when there will be free and better products for fighting malware.


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[bob3160]

In reality I would rather have a Norton antivirus product then have this Microsoft product on my system.

Since the product isn't out for us to try, I think that MS bashing is a little premature.
Having used NortonAV several years ago, I do know that's one product that will never wind up on any computer I own or use.

[justin1278]

Bob,

All I know is I tried the beta and it was worse then Norton slowed down my system so much I couldn't even open a program without waiting 20 seconds when it would usually take about 2. So I'm betting (but not sure) that the final will be the same or even worse. And Microsoft doesn't have the best record on keeping their users safe.

[bob3160]

And Microsoft doesn't have the best record on keeping their users safe.

Then why are so many of us using their system??? I don't know about any one elses system but
mineis just fine and I use a Microsoft sytem.

[justin1278]

Only because you have avast!

[bob3160]

Only because you have avast!

It helps but we both know that's not all that's needed to keep your system safe.

[justin1278]

Nope thats not all, but it keeps you safe from the viruses that Windows is vulnerable to.

[CharleyO]

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Every OS has vulnerabilities. As with browsers, it is the most popular/most used OS that will be attacked most often making that OS seem worse than the others. The point of malware writers/users is to inflect the most damage.

MS security products slowed down nothing on my computer. Perhaps it is your own OS settings or internet connection/ISP service that cause these problems. Having said that, I still do not believe MS security products will ever be the best but they are, at least, another line of defense against malware.


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[Dwarden]

there is no such thing as best buy in security software only good asset added to You line of defence

anyway MS security suite shows lot of usefull features
(e.g. from giant antispyware (you can see it both in Defender and MSAS application)

[justin1278]

I agree that all OS systems have weak points in security and that hackers will go for the most widely used. But as I have said before Microsoft doesn't have the best security record. As for the beta of Windows One Care, I used it on a different computer that didn't have as much power. Maybe that is why it slowed down so much. But there is no reason for me to try it I am happy with avast! so there is not a need for me to change.

EDIT:

Microsoft is a good company with a good cause. They want to make life easier and I have nothing against that. I just wish they would not compete in other territory like antimalware.

[bob3160]

Microsoft is a good company with a good cause. They want to make life easier and I have nothing against that. I just wish they would not compete in other territory like antimalware.

And why not? The more selections I have as a consumer and the more competition there is the better it is for me.
Competition in any industry only benefits the consumer. Even if the competition comes from Microsoft.