Re: Isn't it about time...

From: Ken Blake (kblake_at_this.is.an.invalid.domain)
Date: 10/30/04 

Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:40:36 -0700

In news:eGoU0LsvEHA.2196@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
imWatson <mm_mm@bouldernet.gov> typed:

> Yes, it's long past time for Microsoft to include virus
> protection in
> their operating system, along with a decent defragger, and a
> spell
> checker, and an easy method to back up and restore email, etc.
> Is it a matter of money, or what?

These are functions that are currently provided by Microsoft's
competitors.If Microsoft were to bundle all of these into
Windows, the cries of monopolistic practices would ring out. I'm
sure Microsoft isn't looking for any extra trouble with the
Justice Department. 

-- 
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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