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Windows Tracks CDs & DVDs You Watch
lcypher writes "The AP is reporting that
there is spyware within Windows Media Player
8(which ships with XP), which records the song
titles and DVD titles that a user listens to or views in WMP8. Microsoft execs claim no marketing use right now, but they won't rule it out. "
This looks like less of a big deal than the article
makes it out to be, but it definitely could be used
for evil.
Does anyone know of a site where MS' misdeeds (like this one) are summed up all in a nice, neat, and concise way? I'm asking because I tend to voice my dislike for microsoft whenever the topic comes up, and people usually ask me what my basis is. Usually it goes something like: 'What do you mean I should get linux? What's wrong with Microsoft Windows?'
The thing is, I've been not liking Microsoft for so long that I've lost track of all the reasons I don't like......Microsoft. I remember big stuff like fake letters to state AG's, a fake video to support the claim that IE is stuck to the OS, a lawsuit against a charity that gave away computers with Windows on them.........but I know there's tons more. And I know someone out there must have a nice, detailed timeline........right?
The alien anal probe stuck up my butt just BSOD'd...
There is a thin line between genius and insanity. I have erased that line. -- Oscar Levant
What about Windows 2000?
It seems to be more stable/better support than ME.
The surprise isn't how often we make bad choices; the surprise is how seldom they defeat us.
More, dammit! Alcohol only fills the hole for a day or so.
Writers imply. Readers infer.
Too much information.
Too concentrated.
Too enticing for mischief makers.
To our wives and sweethearts.
May they never meet.