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1. Comment - Microsoft releases WebMatrix, new Web development freeware

   (Jan 13, 2011 - 10:30 PM)

   Wonderful. Now that the free WebMatrix app is released, can you put some developers back on Expression Web for the paying customers? Just bringing a user configurable toolbar back would be a great start. The development inferface is at about the level of a Windows 95 application.

2. Comment - Microsoft Security Pricing Irks Partners

   (Jun 21, 2006 - 12:00 PM)

   The choice of AV and firewall is largely governed by the same forces that govern just about every other product: What it's worth is to the user. Most users (myself included) are satisfied if they can operate their computers from day to day without ever being affected by malicious invaders. If something does slip by, then I am both startled and gratified by a notice that detection has occurred and a solution is available.
   
   The hard core programmers (and wannabes), as well as those users who routinely venture into the netherlands of seedy websites and software are the most vocal and judgmental about current solutions, and always seem to have a better way of doing things. Some of these same highly vocal people have been shown to abet or directly commit acts of vandalism. In a way they are the most maniacal of all hackers.
   
   I welcome those who hold the commercial vendors' feet to the fire because it helps keep the Microsofts, Symantecs and McAfees from becoming complacent. It's the same philosophy as being only somewhat annoyed by the extreme tree huggers that want no industry at all because their presence helps keep the light shining on the corporations that might otherwise recklessly abuse the environment. By the same token, those groups are infamous for committing acts of sabotage that cause personal and property damage. Their white hats often turn black for want of notoriety.
   
   In no way am I seeking a “civil” discourse, because as the saying goes, “Nice guys finish last.” I even enjoy the comedy when asses clearly expose themselves through their insanely jealous rants. Keep it up, guys, it is good for us all. But, if you intentionally do us grave harm in the process, may you and your family be shown no mercy. The infamous hammer to the head of that Russian mass spammer is just revenge in such instances.