Not in high end cars, it wasn't. They started introducing it in the late 90's (e.g. Mercedes) and it was optional on Porsche cars starting in 2001. Certain models, like the GT2 and Carrera GT were intentionally released without it, to keep them "pure" sports cars.

This is a known drawback of ABS -- longer stopping distances in snowy conditions. You actually stop faster if the wheels are allowed to lock up, because the tires effectively become plow blades and a wedge of snow accumulates in front of each, helping to slow you down. This doesn't happen if the tires never stop rotating. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/tp-tp13082-abs2_e-215.htm

It looks like it only affects the corporate version. I have the home version of McAfee Total Protection 2010.

Yes. Windows XP Professional SP 3.

I have DAT file 5958 on my system and it works fine. While I've blamed McAfee for problems in the past, I don't think this one is as cut and dried as it's being made out to be.

Here's the link: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=hard-drive-recovered-from-columbia&sc=rss