Microsoft to Give Vista Data to Security Firms

October 16th 2006 | Microsoft

Microsoft said it would make available on Monday parts of key data to security software firms such as Symantec and McAfee to enable their products to work smoothly with its new Vista operating system.

Microsoft has promised the additional information to comply with European Union requirements that stem from the EU executive’s landmark 2004 decision that the U.S. company used its dominant Windows system to damage competitors.

The codes are important for the companies as they will allow them to suppress Microsoft’s own security “pop-ups” if a PC user decides to buy alternative security software, thus keeping brands such as Norton clearly separate from that of Microsoft.

Reuters

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Microsoft to Give Vista Data to Security Firms
Published in: Microsoft on 2006-10-16