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 The European Commission is not too keen on Microsoft's decision to bundle its firewall and Security Center into Windows Vista. Guess that explains why Microsoft officials are on a press tour this week, making sure journalists know that Microsoft has decided (as of Vista Release Candidate 1) to make Windows Defender an OEM- and user-selectable option, rather than a must-install, bundled component. Then, Microsoft really makes sure to hammer home its message, by touting an IDC study -- which Microsoft commissioned – which claims the release of Vista will drive $40 billion in economic activity and create 100,000 new jobs in European countries next year. Now that's a one-two PR punch! (Note: This item was updated to correct a reference to "Windows Firewall," rather than "Windows Defender.")
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While I don't think Media Player, messanger or even Internet Explorer should be bundled with the OS a firewall is a must in todays environment.Granted, the option to uninstall the firewall could be an option, but while AOL et al are happily churning out USB modems to customers with no form of firewall this component is a must.I installed an XP PC from a recovery CD today and it had SP1 on it (No firewall). Within 30 seconds of booting I had message on my screen sent across the internet through the messanger service. Needless to say I pulled the network cable until SP2 was installed with the firewall in place.
Posted by Neil Corbett | September 15, 2006 1:39 PM