Have Intel Bought a Pup?
I notice that the chip-maker Intel has just bought the anti-virus software company McAfee.
Now I have nothing against Intel and have used PCs powered by their chips for a long time. In fact except for the odd one powered by an AMD processor, I suspect it’s almost an exclusive relationship. I used to have the same relationship with McAfee, partly because I was an indirect investor in the company through a venture capital firm, but mainly because I knew I could trust their products. But recently they have tried and in some cases forced me to buy and/or install software that I have no need for, such as Site Advisor. So when my subscription to McAfee ran out, I searched for other software that was free to install and use. I now use ClamWin and I’m very happy with it.
There is other software too, that can do the same or a better job at a lower price than McAfee.
I hope Intel took note of these facts, when they worked out what they should pay for McAfee!
The Anonymous Widower 
My dad was 80 when he got his first computer, I helped him, and chose a Dell because of their after sales. It came with McAfee. My dad is now 84. They keep sending him things which appear on his desktop when he opens the computer, telling him he needs this or that costing £X
And he hasnt a clue what they are talking about
Comment by Liz P | August 20, 2010 |
That’s why software like Clamwin is so good. It’s free and they tell you when to update, but never ask for money, although I did give a small donation.
Comment by AnonW | August 20, 2010 |