Interesting article. Almost as interesting is the comparison of security products at the end:
My eyes began to scan the chart of other products that were certified (or failed to qualify for certification) with Windows 7 by AV-Test.org, and I was shocked by what I saw. Norman Security Suite 8.0 pulled just a 2.0 for Protection and Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 got only a 2.5. Neither was certified by AV-Test.org. McAfee Internet Security 2010 got a 2.0 on the Repair side and wasn't certified. Some of the more outstanding winners, so to speak, were AVG Internet Security 9.0 (scores: 5.5, 4.0, 5.0), F-Secure Internet Security 2010 (5.0, 5.0, 5.5), Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 (5.0, 5.5, 5.5), Panda Internet Security 2010 (5.5, 5.5, 5.0), and Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010 (5.5, 5.0, 5.5). *Microsoft Security Essentials: Free, so what's the catch?*<http://ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com/t/6826359/120985744/324841/0/> A business version is looming, so our intrepid blogger tests Redmond's latest antivirus app for Windows. His verdict: he's looking forward to version 2.0 going live. *Read More*<http://ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com/t/6826359/120985744/324841/0/> <http://ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com/t/6826359/120985744/324847/0/?3e076d18=amhmbGFuYWdhbkBnbWFpbC5jb20%3d&x=700c7c73> ** <http://ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com/t/6826359/120985744/324847/0/?3e076d18=amhmbGFuYWdhbkBnbWFpbC5jb20%3d&x=700c7c73> ------------------------------ <http://ifwnewsletters.newsletters.infoworld.com/t/6826359/120985744/324844/0/> -- Jim Flanagan 4439 N. California Chicago, Il 60625 773 463-5494 Chicago 773 396-4638 cell 231 448-2109 Beaver Island *Privacy Notice:* The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This message is private and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or inside information and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
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