Isn't downloading AV/definitions from 3rd parties the same a downloading drivers from Microsoft? I seem to remember that being a very bad thing from the get go.
Jon On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: > I *almost* agree with you on that, Carl, but there is the issue of > liability. It's one things to offer drivers via Microsoft Update, as there > isn't quite the same level of timeliness required as with AV signatures. > So, given the compressed time frame, is it wise for Microsoft to bear the > brunt of providing AV signatures from other vendors that might have issues > at some point? > > Surely, they've cannot apply the same process for QA and certification of > 3rd party signatures as they would for 3rd party drivers, right? > > (Disclaimers will simply not be enough if a signature turns out to be bad, > and they'll still have skeptics who insist that they sabotaged the 3rd party > signature in such an event...) > > > *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker> > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > * * > > > > On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Carl Houseman <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Is Microsoft making money on this? No. Are they pushing ads to buy >> something? No. >> >> >> >> So I think Microsoft should make a big public splash by offering to >> provide via MS Update any other AV software that is also free-for-life and >> doesn't try to sell an upgrade to a paid version once installed. Be that'll >> shut 'em up quick. >> >> >> >> Carl >> >> >> >> *From:* David Lum [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 09, 2010 11:02 AM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* MS Anti-virus delivered via Microsoft Update >> >> >> >> IMO they should offer a choice of multiple vendors if they want to play >> fair. >> >> http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20022148-245.html?tag=mncol;title >> >> *David Lum** **// *SYSTEMS ENGINEER >> NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION >> (Desk) 971.222.1025 *// *(Cell) 503.267.9764 >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
