Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 7th Feb 2006 23:53 UTC
Microsoft plans to ship a new security product in June, charging $49.95 [EUR 42] a year to shield up to three PCs against viruses, spyware and other cyberthreats, the company said on Tuesday. Called Windows OneCare Live, the product marks Microsoft's long-anticipated entry into the consumer antivirus market, which has been the domain of specialized vendors, led by Symantec and McAfee. Microsoft announced its intent to offer antivirus products in June 2003 when it bought Romanian antivirus software developer GeCad Software.
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2005-11-12
Maybe this is a bit too harsh, but really this does seem a bit dodgy:
extortion
n 1: an exorbitant charge 2: unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty" 3: the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
I use Windows amongst other things, but to be honest, I am sick of being held to unreasonable EULAs while they can sell 'broken' products which they then charge me to mend.
I'd rather they build this 'service' into the price of the OS - and then license it yearly. Then, I would gladly give them my two cents.