Microsoft enters anti-virus market

The market for anti-virus software is about to get very interesting with the entry of Microsoft into the space. Microsoft is taking on the giants like Symantec, McAfee and others by launching OneCare, a $50 suite of products that will attempt to solve all of your computer maintenance chores. Not only does OneCare include anti-virus, but also the Windows Defender anti-spyware product, a backup software product, a firewalland disk maintenance utilities. The big question is whether there is room for Microsoft in this already crowded market. Most corporate customers already have a contract with a provider, and I am sure Microsoft will go after that market har

» Deseret News - James Derk - 06-06-2006