Microsoft has elected to allow users to have free antovirus sofware. A bold move by Microsoft considering their usual tactic of squeezing users for all their worth. But is it a good idea? It's very basic protection made very accessible. It's not like top notch or anything, but it's a good start. It's easy for users to get ahold of, and it doesn't have all the features of other programs.
So Trend Micro and Panda Security want to complain about it, saying that it will monopolize the security industry simply because it's by Microsoft. I believe this may be the case for some users, but others will realize the program's limitations very quickly and gladly pay for better programs.
In all, it seems like a pretty good move for the internet community as a whole. It's going to help protect the everyday user who doesn't need an expensive antivirus suite to fend off basic threats. But for other users, it simply won't be enough. Users will continue to pay for the antivirus programs they've been using for years. And new users will be able to make a choice between basic protection and something better.
Monday, November 15, 2010
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20021437-264.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;3n
I don't really know what to say about this article. Android has that many security risks? I had no idea.
But in reality, what do people do with their android phones? Access vaults with secure information inside? I haven't seen anything like this. People use their android phones for casual conversations and playing games. Occasionally one will use their android phone for productivity apps, like spreadsheets and such, but how often?
Android, being open source, is bound to have some issues, yes. But it runs very well considering the number of developers who try to put their ideas into it.
Another thing, it has a lower defect density than the industry average. Not just lower, but less than half of the average. That's also pretty impressive considering the Android OS is less than two years old. Companies like Apple and RIM that have been on the scene for years have the same problems. But why haven’t they shown up in the media? That’s what I want to know.
I don't really know what to say about this article. Android has that many security risks? I had no idea.
But in reality, what do people do with their android phones? Access vaults with secure information inside? I haven't seen anything like this. People use their android phones for casual conversations and playing games. Occasionally one will use their android phone for productivity apps, like spreadsheets and such, but how often?
Android, being open source, is bound to have some issues, yes. But it runs very well considering the number of developers who try to put their ideas into it.
Another thing, it has a lower defect density than the industry average. Not just lower, but less than half of the average. That's also pretty impressive considering the Android OS is less than two years old. Companies like Apple and RIM that have been on the scene for years have the same problems. But why haven’t they shown up in the media? That’s what I want to know.
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