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12/17/2004:

"Microsoft May Charge Extra For New Security Software"

Microsoft disclosed plans Thursday to offer frustrated users of its Windows software free new tools within 30 days to remove spyware programs secretly running on computers, but it might cost extra later.

In a shift from past practice, the world's largest software manufacturer said it may charge consumers for future versions of the new protective technology, which Microsoft acquired by buying a small New York software firm. Terms of the sale of Giant Company Software weren't disclosed.

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