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Microsoft Vs. Spyware?, March 26, 2004

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spidermanx

Mar 28 2004, 12:27 AM

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Well, I figured we needed a bit of news on these boards, so im going to open things up with an article about microsoft...

QUOTE (internetnews.com)

March 26, 2004

"So-called spyware is turning the Internet into a billboard. We are going to help users be in control and know what [spyware] is on their system and if they don't want it they can get it off their system," said Gates. The chairman of Microsoft spoke before an audience of about 500 near the end of the two-day conference for clients and partners.

you can read more about it here: hump://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/3332341

So, Microsoft is going to start cracking down on spyware, what are your thoughts?

I think its about time, but with all the "freeware" out there dedicated to tracking/getting rid of spyware(spybot, ad-aware, etc.) that it is not needed, but good to know that the M$ crew has been working harder to help the general public, and less "computer savy" folks.

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Tews	Apr 10 2004, 05:11 PM Post #2
nFm [ Newbie ] Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 10-April 04 Member No.: 85	Sorry Guys, but I dont agree... First, MS cant guard you from anything... Spyware, like Viruses, are YOUR responsibility to safegaurd against. I think its really kind of silly to expect anyone other than yourself to insure that your computer is secure. Can MS do better about problems that originate from within their own programs.. you bet!! Will they ever completely close all the holes.. Nope.. remember that XP has almost 1.5 MILLION lines of code, and Longhorn will have more than that. However, if you use a GOOD antivirus program, a good firewall ( even better a router ) and regularly check on AV updates, Windows updates, you should be realitivly safe... This post has been edited by Tews: Apr 10 2004, 05:11 PM --------------------

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spidermanx Microsoft Vs. Spyware? Mar 28 2004, 12:27 AM

Audiyoda I was always unde the impression that Mickysoft=Sp... Mar 28 2004, 12:48 AM

Blue_Muppet me too.... im a little hesitant to be happy ab... Mar 28 2004, 10:55 AM

DutchKid Yeah, they are gonna make us aware of the spyware ... Mar 29 2004, 12:30 AM

Tews Sorry Guys, but I dont agree... First, MS cant g... Apr 10 2004, 05:11 PM

dInferno no matter what MS does, I'll still use spybot ... Apr 12 2004, 04:40 AM

artzelda Look spyware and adware will be with us for a long... Apr 17 2004, 08:47 PM

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