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I think how the app is distributed will make the most difference.

Worst case scenario would be if it ended up being integrated like IE, but turned out to be crappy(IMO I doubt it would get to that point.). Unlike web browsers, two virus-scanners installed on the same machine is asking for trouble.
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"free market"  CitizenW | 11/19/08
Jeans, ?10. With some of the holes repaired, ?20 ...  fr0thy2 | 11/19/08
Free AV fromm MS  Carlito_Chippy | 11/18/08
I agree  AndyCee | 11/18/08
Firefox is crap!  no nonsense | 11/18/08
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@no nonsense & LBiege:  rikasa | 11/18/08
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