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Microsoft ditches OneCare for free antivirus - Silicon.com
Microsoft on Tuesday said it is changing its strategy for offering PC antivirus software, with plans to discontinue its subscription-based consumer security suite and instead offer individuals free software to protect their PCs. Code-named Morro, the ...

Microsoft kills OneCare; plans free antivirus - PC Advisor
Microsoft has officially announced plans to exit the paid-for antivirus software market, killing off the Windows Live OneCare product it launched just two years ago. Windows Live OneCare will no longer be available from June 2009, at which time ...

Microsoft Free “Morro” Antivirus for Windows 7, Vista SP2, XP SP3 - Softpedia
Microsoft is cooking a free security solution, designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 7 , as well as with Windows Vista RTM/SP1/SP2 and Windows XP SP3. Advertised as a no-cost consumer security offering, code-named “Morro” is set up to be ...

Microsoft scraps OneCare antivirus product - MacWorld UK
The software vendor said on Tuesday that it will discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare product at the end of June next year, and instead offer Windows users free antivirus software, code-named Morro. "In order for us to focus on ...

Microsoft changes antivirus software strategy - Freshnews
Microsoft is changing its strategy regarding antivirus software. The company said in a statement that its new offering, code-named Morro will will protect against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and Trojans. Morro, which will be available for download ...

Microsoft drops OneCare antivirus product - Computerworld Australia
Two years after trying to build a consumer antivirus business, Microsoft has decide to throw in the towel. The software vendor said Tuesday that it will discontinue retail sales of its Windows Live OneCare product at the end of June next year, and ...

Will Microsoft's antivirus move draw antitrust fire? - CNET News
Microsoft's decision to drop the price of its antivirus software to zero puts rivals such as McAfee and Symantec in a tough position. To be sure, those two--and other rivals--will be able to tout products that offer a broader range of features than ...

Microsoft replaces OneCare with free product - ZDNet UK
Microsoft on Tuesday said it is changing its strategy for offering PC antivirus software, with plans to discontinue its subscription-based consumer security suite and instead offer individuals free software to protect their PCs. Code-named Morro, the ...

ADAOX Announces Availability of ESET's Antivirus for Smartphones in ... - Zawya.com
Neo Neophytou - Managing Director - ADAOX. ESET Mobile Antivirus Integrates Popular NOD32 Scanning Technology with New SMS Protection for Mobile Devices Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2008: ADAOX Middle East, the regional business ...

BitDefender Announces Beta Release of BitDefender Antivirus Scanner ... - Market Wire
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA--(Marketwire - November 12, 2008) - BitDefender ®, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, announced today the new BitDefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices will be available for beta testing ...