60,000 Microsoft employees to beta test OneCare
Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a test version of an all-in-one subscription service that aims to protect computer users from viruses and spyware, and give them tools to make machines speedier.
The software firm is distributing Windows OneCare to its 60,000 employees this week. It plans to run a larger invitation-only test this summer, then launch a full-scale test by year's end. It has not said when it would release the subscription service to consumers.
"We're going to take our time. We want to make sure we get this right the first time," said Ryan Hamlin, general manager for Microsoft's technology, care and safety team.
No price has been set for a subscription, but Hamlin said it would include unlimited phone, e-mail and chat support.
