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 May 13 2005, 12:54 AM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum  Group: Global Moderator Posts: 9,457 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235  |
 "Microsoft Corp is rolling out a test version of an all-in-one subscription service that will give computer users automated security updates, back up their files and run tuneups to make machines speedier. The Redmond-based software company is distributing Windows OneCare to its 60,000 employees this week. It plans to run a larger invitation-only test this summer, then launch a full-scale test by year's end."May 13, 12:29 AM (ET) REDMOND, Wash. (AP) "The company has not said when it would release the subscription service to consumers. Microsoft hasn't set a price for an annual subscription, but ... it would include unlimited phone, e-mail and chat support." -------------------- Find a path?
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May 13 2005, 06:43 AM
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Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 9,457 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
The official Microsoft press announcement and some additional information are
contained at the following links. Microsoft to Deliver Automated, All-in-One PC Health Service for Consumers Windows OneCare Live: Coming Soon to Beta This item above also contains a link to nominate yourself for the beta testing. -------------------- Find a path?
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May 13 2005, 01:26 PM
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First they overprice shoddy software, then they come up with a way to invite you to pay to make it work like it should in the first place. What a great economic model.
Regards, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Dec 8 2005, 09:53 AM
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Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 9,457 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
QUOTE Review: Windows OneCare Live By Rick Broida December 07, 2005 ...Windows OneCare Live, currently in beta, promises not only protection against hackers, viruses, and spyware, but also system optimization and backup. I tested the latest version and came away impressed, though there’s work still to be done — and questions to be answered.... Complete review of the Beta Service -------------------- Find a path?
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Dec 12 2005, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(jgweed @ May 13 2005, 01:26 PM)  First they overprice shoddy software, then they come up with a way to invite you to pay to make it work like it should in the first place. What a great economic model. Regards, John :nod: I agree. -------------------- |
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