From: Robert J. Bradbury (bradbury@aeiveos.com)
Date: Wed Apr 03 2002 - 02:47:46 MST
On Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Harvey Newstrom (responding to my request
for an 'authoritative' opinion) wrote:
> It's real, and it's not new. Most EULAs give total control over your
> computer to the software company. Microsoft's agreement gives them
> permission to download and install software onto your system without
> your knowledge. This is common practice in the industry, but not well
> known. Even in my security business, I can't get customers interested
> in this stuff.
Merde! Coated in chocolate and wrapped up with a pretty pink ribbon
for Easter I'm still going to think we are in deep Merde!
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