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Karl Bode
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Re: I hope microsoft chooses to protect its produc

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Isn't this the same as wanting Microsoft to be the arbiter of what runs on their customer's machines? People want that?
I'm not sure your question makes any sense in regard to the topic.

It's about anti-spyware vendors having a choice of selling out to Claria and WhenU (like Aluria) and weakening their definitions, or standing firm and making it clear these apps use shady installation techniques and have a negative cumulative impact on a user's PC (McAfee).
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insomniac84

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We are talking about a spyware removal app. Just because I run spybot doesn't mean spybot is the arbiter of what runs on my computer. Because I run it so that programs that I choose to not be on my computer won't get on my computer. In the end I am the arbiter because I choose to run the app. Now if the app was bundled with windows with no way to disable then yes you would be correct in saying microsoft is the arbiter. Also what is so horrible about microsoft providing a spyware app? I think they should provide spyware and virus apps, because when you pay over 100 bucks for an OS, you should get apps to protect it for free. Its not fair to the consumer to make them spring up more cash for basic apps like a virus scanner.
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Steve
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said by Karl Bode See Profile:

Really is an important test for them if they want to be taken seriously and improve their security image (if there is one there to improve).
Isn't this the same as wanting Microsoft to be the arbiter of what runs on their customer's machines? People want that?
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Stephen J. Friedl • Unix Wizard • Microsoft Security MVP • Tustin, California USA • my web site
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