[SpamCop-Social] Re: Windows Vista

[Chris Wright]

Borgholio wrote:
> Never thought I'd say this, but the more info that's being released 
> about Windows Vista, the more attractive it seems.  I've read all about 
> it on Microsoft.com, but obviously this is going to be a bit of a spin. 
>  Anybody else considering upgrading eventually?


One thing that I hadn't really considered (and won't because I'll wait 
to see it with my own eyes), is that they are predicting a massive drop 
in the need for Anti-Virus/Spyware that it going to cause major job cuts 
within the anti-Virus/Spyware industry.

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/50634.html

Quote:

"Vista will significantly shrink the aftermarket for anti-spyware and 
desktop firewalls, among other products," Yankee Group analyst Andrew 
Jaquith told the E-Commerce Times. "The security industry could face 
significant challenges if users come to trust the built-in security 
enhancements."

Thats the part I will wait to see, (but probably not in my lifetime).

I understand that Symantec are suing MS because of some technicality, 
but its how the article claims the possible reduction in the need for 
extra security.

I'm not a MS basher or an out and out MS supporter, but the phrase "when 
pigs fly" comes to mind.