Is all in one solution GOOD or BAD
Greeting's
Okay I'm sure everyone is going to have a different view on this one and thats why I want to know everyone's view on this one.
With entry of Microsoft in Antivirus and Anti-spyware "business" many companies having high percent of market share are trying to get more of the "pie".
Now most of you must know that Microsoft is offering "Windows Live OneCare" which has 'everything" a home user needs to protect his PC. Here are some of the package offering's
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* Protection Plus, with its antivirus and antispyware scanners and managed, two-way firewall, helps protect your computer from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hackers, and other threats. It runs continuously in the background, but you can scan individual files and folders for viruses on demand simply by right-clicking them. You can even scan attachments you receive via Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger.
* Performance Plus regularly defragments your hard disk, removes any unnecessary files that can clog your PC, and helps make sure important security updates from Microsoft are installed efficiently and on time.
* Backup and Restore regularly copies your important files and settings to CD, DVD, or external hard disk.
* Instant Support provides online help anytime you need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information please visit : http://www.windowsonecare.com/prodinfo/default.aspx
Now,
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Microsoft describes OneCare Live as a "just take care of it for me" service for consumers.
and here is one more
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Ryan Hamlin said the following "Our Windows customers told us that they didn't have the time, or in some cases the expertise, to keep up with the protection and maintenance tasks required to keep their PCs running well"
So Microsoft is not just planning to make entry into Anti-virus but also in firewall and backup software (indirectly)
Following their trail Symantec (currently holing 54% market share) and McAfee (currently holding 19% of market share, they are the closest competators to Symantec) have announced launch of new products just like Norton 360 (previously known as genesis) (get more information here : http://www.symantec.com/about/news/r...id=20060531_01).
Hence its clear that almost all major company will try to sell thier upcoming versions as all-in-one solution.
Now after giving out all the information necessary here is my question :
Do you think its best to have a complete security software (solution) which takes care of everything (ALL IN ONE)
or
is it best to choose from different companies (best of breed).