Saturday, June 03, 2006
Microsoft One Care Live Launched
Microsoft which is the worlds largest software manufacturer is often blamed for its vulnerabilities to computer virus attacks in its Windows family of products. However, the company is taking a leaf out of its book in launching a long-awaited security and maintenance software.
Windows Live OneCare, which costs $49.95 US for an annual subscription, includes antivirus and spyware protection, performance and maintenance tools, and file backup support for the Windows operating system. The software giant back in the days of its DOS operating System had basic antivirus program created by Symantec Corporation, who are the makers the Norton range of products.
Windows Live OneCare runs in the background of Windows and performs many security and maintenance functions without constant monitoring by the user. The company is positioning OneCare for customers who need a simple but comprehensive product to keep their computers running.
Microsoft's first major foray into security and maintenance software pits it against many security software companies like Symantec and McAfee, which together own about 75 percent of the $5.5 billion worldwide market. The companies, which in the past each partnered with Microsoft, are also planning upgrades in the coming months.
Edited from original web story at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/01/BUG7RJ5F1R1.DTL
Windows Live OneCare, which costs $49.95 US for an annual subscription, includes antivirus and spyware protection, performance and maintenance tools, and file backup support for the Windows operating system. The software giant back in the days of its DOS operating System had basic antivirus program created by Symantec Corporation, who are the makers the Norton range of products.
Windows Live OneCare runs in the background of Windows and performs many security and maintenance functions without constant monitoring by the user. The company is positioning OneCare for customers who need a simple but comprehensive product to keep their computers running.
Microsoft's first major foray into security and maintenance software pits it against many security software companies like Symantec and McAfee, which together own about 75 percent of the $5.5 billion worldwide market. The companies, which in the past each partnered with Microsoft, are also planning upgrades in the coming months.
Edited from original web story at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/01/BUG7RJ5F1R1.DTL
# posted by Peter Saville - IT Consultant @ 8:37 PM 
