Tesco Value Anti-Virus?

Tak · 04-10-2006, 08:55

http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5396488.stm

Does anyone else really want it to come in a white box with blue stripes?

Zirax · 04-10-2006, 09:19

lol, that software will be as much use as a condom with a hole in

semi-pro waster · 04-10-2006, 09:47

Tesco really is just getting too big for the UK market, I can't see the software being worthwhile and as for high prices that is just tosh. If you want you can easily get office, antivirus and photo editing tools for free and totally legally, CD/DVD burning might be slightly different but I use Nero anyway and have done for years.

Stan_Lite · 04-10-2006, 09:56

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

Tesco really is just getting too big for the UK market, I can't see the software being worthwhile and as for high prices that is just tosh. If you want you can easily get office, antivirus and photo editing tools for free and totally legally, CD/DVD burning might be slightly different but I use Nero anyway and have done for years.

Exactly.

I use Openoffice for office stuff, Avast antivirus and Gimp for photo editing - all of them free (and legal). I can see no reason why I would pay Tesco £20 for their stuff.

Most of their sales will come from those who think you have to pay for something or it won't be any good.

Quite a few people on the rig ask my advice because I "know about computers". One of the most common questions is "Should I upgrade to Norton 2007 as my 2006 is due for renewal soon?". When I tell them that I have used Avast for 3 years without any problems and never paid a penny, they are shocked and beetle off to download it. There are a hell of a lot of people out there who have no idea these things are available and a lot of those who do know about them are not aware that they are reliable.

Stan

semi-pro waster · 04-10-2006, 10:09

I don't actually use photo editing software as a general rule but those were the examples I was thinking of, quite a few people now use Avast because I suggested it and every one seems happy.

Mark · 04-10-2006, 10:20

Must admit I do pay for (and will probably continue to pay for) AntiVirus. It's one of those 'safety blanket' items that I feel more comfortable paying for even though I know free options exist (and are most likely perfectly good).

Daz · 04-10-2006, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Bijstan

There are a hell of a lot of people out there who have no idea these things are available and a lot of those who do know about them are not aware that they are reliable.

Probably 90% of people who shop at Tescos to a tee, which I guess is why they're doing it. They have the brand to do reasonable business with this I imagine, given their target consumer, but I agree that I certainly wont be using it. But then, I'm not the target demographic

Outside of work I use a legitimate version of Windows, and then free software on top of that, and we get along just fine. In fact I spend a lot more time using Linux these days than doze at home, except when I'm gaming. No need to worry about antivirus then, nor licensing it.

Will · 04-10-2006, 10:38

I wonder if they'll releasea Tesco Finest version of it...

This is hillarious - then again I don't "do" Tesco

Feek · 04-10-2006, 10:56

Can I ask why people are assuming that because it will have the Tesco label on it that it'll be crap?

Daz · 04-10-2006, 11:13

I dont think it'll be crap. I just know better than to pay for something I dont need to

04-10-2006, 08:55	#1
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Tesco Value Anti-Virus? http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5396488.stm Does anyone else really want it to come in a white box with blue stripes? __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

04-10-2006, 09:47	#3
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Tesco really is just getting too big for the UK market, I can't see the software being worthwhile and as for high prices that is just tosh. If you want you can easily get office, antivirus and photo editing tools for free and totally legally, CD/DVD burning might be slightly different but I use Nero anyway and have done for years. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

04-10-2006, 10:09	#5
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I don't actually use photo editing software as a general rule but those were the examples I was thinking of, quite a few people now use Avast because I suggested it and every one seems happy. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

04-10-2006, 10:38	#8
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I wonder if they'll releasea Tesco Finest version of it... This is hillarious - then again I don't "do" Tesco __________________ *No No!*

04-10-2006, 10:56	#9
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Can I ask why people are assuming that because it will have the Tesco label on it that it'll be crap? __________________

04-10-2006, 09:19	#2
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	lol, that software will be as much use as a condom with a hole in

04-10-2006, 10:20	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Must admit I do pay for (and will probably continue to pay for) AntiVirus. It's one of those 'safety blanket' items that I feel more comfortable paying for even though I know free options exist (and are most likely perfectly good).

04-10-2006, 11:13	#10
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I dont think it'll be crap. I just know better than to pay for something I dont need to __________________ apt-get moo