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Antivirus via Subscription (none / 0) (#16)
by glenn354 on Tue Jan 13, 2004 at 11:53:26 AM PDT

Perhaps the antivirus software should be done by subscription. Instead of me purchasing the latest Antivirus sofware for $60 then subscribing to updates for $30 per year, they should design it so I pay $50 per year and get not just updates to the virus definitions, but the latest software. You would not have to worry whether you had McAfee 98 or 2000 or 2004, you just have a subscription to McAfee Antivirus. Much like Microsoft does, the software could determine what version to download based on your operating system. The company should gain revenue because it becomes a steady flow. Why would I purchase Norton AV for $60 when I get the latest and greatest McAfee for $50 anyway and don't have to install it. I think most PC users would rather not mess with the software, just pay to have it always the latest and greatest.


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