Microsoft Begins anti-virus Software Development

An anonymous reader writes "From the article: Microsoft's announcement that it will enter the AV market next year, with initial trials starting next week, could be a sign of many things to come, says SecurityFocus's Kelly Martin. " Not unexpected, given their recent purchase.

so when does Elliot Spitzer get involved ?

[Anonymous Coward]

because he can see a scam when he knows one

i cant wait for the lawsuits/class action to begin !

Masterplan!

[Libor Vanek]

1, Sell OS which enables viruses to spread very easily
2, Create AV SW
3, Profit on selling AV SW AND new OS updates! Muhahaha...

Jeez, we're screwed...

geez

[Wordsmith]

MS developing anti-virus software to find the same viruses the company's own shoddy programming allowed to propogate is like the Slashdot editors developing a dupe search to find the same duplicates their own shoddy editing allowed to be posted.

You meant this?

[Freggy]

1) Sell OS with lots of vulnerabilities enabling viruses
2) Create anti-virus software
3) ???
4) Profit!!!

Re:Ridiculous!

[It doesn't come easy]

It's just you...

... in other news ...

[Anonymous Coward]

slashdot.org has announced that they will begin development of anti-dupe software sometime in 2006.

slashdot.org has announced that they will begin development of anti-dupe software sometime in 2006.

slashdot.org has announced that they will begin development of anti-dupe software sometime in 2006.

MSAV?

[jack_csk]

Does it mean our favorite MSAV from DOS 6.22 finally has an update?

Oops..

[Anonymous Coward]

I read that as dopes not dupes. Though guess the editors could be dopes, so statement still stands true

Re:Start the week with a dupe

[Anonymous Coward]

Its not a dupe its a virus.

I confused...

[Anonymous Coward]

First 'they build' and sell you an inferior OS, and then they'll sell you the stuff to make it secure ?!?

I am confused....why people cannot 'see'....very confused I am indeed.

Wake me up...

[Vo0k]

...when the first virus spreading over the Microsoft Antivirus system is written...

BTW, will it be free? If not, I'd say, brillant strategy. First sell them system vulnerable to viruses, then sell them protection against them. Microsoft should start charging for security updates downloads too.

Re:Ridiculous!

[QMO]

It is you. You're increasing. I hope you know what it means when a person is increasing.

Re:Now we are really

[It doesn't come easy]

All Slashdot posts are redundant by definition, since only certain stories are posted on Slashdot to begin with, and all of the comments are repeats from some earlier post. In about 15 years, the only moderation you will see is redundant...redundant...redundant, cause there will be no new stories by that time. This will be the sign that the Singularity is upon us, as Slashdot posts begin to come from an artificial intelligence faster and faster, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation, then posts, then comments, then redundant moderation...eventually the virtual world is filled with Slashdot posts moderated redundant...

Such is the fate of mankind.

Will not be Longhorn compatible

[skingers6894]

Longhorn users won't need this.

See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/longhorn/security .mspx [microsoft.com]

Imagine releasing anti-virus software on the eve of launching the "most secure version of windows ever".

With MS-AV it will be even MORE most secure.

Re:Masterplan!

[moviepig.com]

Do airlines try to rent you parachutes?

Thats rich..

[burritoKing]

Geez,

It's like an electrician setting your house on fire due to some dodgy wiring, and then offering to sell you a fire extinguisher as your house burns down.

Already done???

[bcarl314]

Funny, I've already run the Microsoft AV program on my windows boxes. It's acutally quite easy.

Go to...

Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt (on winXP) and type:

deltree c:

Then just install your favorite *nix! ;)

Ok, fine, mod me troll. I just couldn't resist.

Cleaning itself

[vanwl]

Cool!!

And the next MS Antivirus not only removes known virus from your computer. It goes one step beyond, stopping the use of potential dangerous ways of infection such as: Firefox, ICQ, Gaim, Winamp, etc... XDDD

I hope they can get rid of this infection I have

[theguyfromsaturn]

My computer at school has been infected with Windows. Maybe they'll be able to remove it.

SELL SELL SELL!

[Big Nothing]

Note to self: sell all shares in Symantec.

The mottos...

[zwilliams07]

Micro$oft Windows: What virus do you want today?
Micro$oft AntiVirus: We charge you extra for locking in.

I wonder if M$AV will uninstall Windows, otherwise it wouldn't be a very good AntiVirus.

Re:You meant this?

[Oktober Sunset]

no its:

1) Sell OS with lots of vulnerabilities enabling viruses
2) Profit!
3) Profit!
4) Profit!
5) Create anti-virus software
6) Profit!!
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11) ??? (while making profit!!!)
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22) Crush competitors
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