Time is ticking for virus hunters: MSE on the rise

Microsoft's last entry to software market threatens anti-virus makers. Microsoft Security Essentials promises hassle free surfing,

(currently website is available only to US and Canada. Rest of the world can still get the install files through direct download links from Microsoft) while keeping consumer's butget free from at least one cost: Anti-virus (trojan, malware and spyware) watch.

Will Microsoft Security Essentials hit the right target? It's not easy to decide before having real new virus deals out there. Till then please feel free to go and get your copy according to your needs:
Windows XP: mssefullinstall-x86fre-en-us-xp.exe
Windows Vista&7 32: mssefullinstall-x86fre-en-us-vista.exe
Windows Vista&7 64: mssefullinstall-amd64fre-en-us-vista.exe

Hell yes, you need to validate MSE prior to installing