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Re: Rotten AV proves "free market" false?


From: _ <packetnull () gmail com>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:46 -0600

malware/badware makers are better than AV writters. 

On May 22, 2012, at 5:24 AM, Drsolly <drsollyp () drsolly com> wrote:

"So why are the outcomes of this market so poor? "

Because the job that they're trying to do, can't actually be done.

On Mon, 21 May 2012, Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah wrote:

(Or lousy OS situation, or pitiful software security in general ...)

http://www.businessinsider.com/when-competition-easy-entry-and-no-government-
produces-lousy-results-a-quick-look-at-the-anti-virus-and-anti-malware-market-
2012-5

or

http://is.gd/yfQXMG

(I do recall some research that indicates "low cost of entry" actually promotes 
monoculture ...)

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