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Re: Web services ARE freeware
de elaich 01/21/2007 09:59
"Immure Obfuscation" <none@nun.com> wrote in
news:Ywysh.265$fC2.114@bignews4.bellsouth.net:
> "elaich" <a@b.c> wrote in message
> news:51f1isF1jcnb9U1@mid.individual.net...
>> "Roger Johansson" <roger4911@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1169261491.950422.33010@s34g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
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>>> An antivirus program must be in contact with a main computer every
>>> day to update the client, is that a webservice or an obtainable
>>> program?
>>
>> No. Many programs need updating, but the anti-virus program functions
>> independently, and will do so even if not updated. Webware MUST be in
>> contact to even function.
>
> Free is free, eh?
>
>
In my estimation, a required connection to something, even if offered as
free, is not free. My choice has been taken away. That is why I oppose
webware, even if it appears to be free, as on-topic in this newsgroup.
When my choice has been taken away, it's no longer free.