>>> There are advantages and disadvantages to this for both the user and Microsoft.
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>>There are no advantages for the user. This is a very bad thing being done to people.
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>The advantage is that it (in theory at least) it should help to keep your computer stable by elimiinating "badly-behaved" software (there are *no* "badly-behaved" programs from any legitimate vendors. BTW, could I interest you in some beachfront property in Arizona with a lovely view of the Pacific? [Okay, it's not beachfront *now*, but it *will* be when California sinks into the ocean as predicted] ).

And if California slides into the ocean
Like the mystics and statistics say it will
I predict this motel will be standing until I pay my bill

Don't the sun look angry through the trees
Don't the trees look like crucified thieves
Don't you feel like desperadoes under the eaves
Heaven help the one who leaves

-- the late,great Warren Zevon