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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.

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  1. I claim this post for the Queen of Spain! by Captain+Tenille · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Yeah, muthafuckas. Use that for evil.

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    1. Re:I claim this post for the Queen of Spain! by mar1no · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I am the Queen of Spain, and I hereby release you of your command, I now claim this post!

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  2. first post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I hereby dedicate this fp to my balls.

    Cherish them as though they were CmdrTaco.

    1. Re:first post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Cmder Taco iz VARY gay! Plz fix. Thnx! :)

  3. Mp by RLiegh · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My Post
    Might not be first, but it's mine. :p :p

  4. Sad News - Goatse.cx guy DEAD by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    I just heard the sad news on BBC radio. Web entreprenuer/pioneer goatse.cx guy was found dead in his home this morning. Even if you never admired his work, you can appreciate what he did for the 'last frontier' of the internet.

    Reports are that he died from complications resulting from \"Your Rights Online: Windows Tracks CDs & DVDs You Watch\". Truly a internet icon. He will be missed :(

    This troll was reposted from the Troll Library without permission of the original author. If you object to this post, or if you wish to add your troll to the Troll Library, please reply to this message.

    1. Re:Sad News - Goatse.cx guy DEAD by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      However, in a surprising turn of events, his long lost son hick boy has stepped forward to take his place. "Well, it doesn't make as much money as appalachian male prostitution" he was quoted as saying "but I feel I've got to do it for the sake of the children. Not to mention the goats. It's a pretty intimidating legacy to live up to, but it's not like I haven't had years of practice out back in the woodshed". Cmder Taco (who iz VARY gay) was too busy hitting F5 to be reached for comment.

  5. This is a ways off topic, but... by Sarcasmooo! · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    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?

  6. Sympathy for the KharmaPussy by KharmaPussy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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    And I was 'round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate

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    Pleased to meet you Hope you guess my name, oh yeah (KharmaPUSSY!)Ah, what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game, oh yeah (whoo whoo, whoo whoo)

    I watched with glee While your kings and queens
    Fought for ten decades For the gods they made
    (whoo whoo) I shouted out, "Who killed the Kennedys?" When after all It was you and me
    (whoo whoo, whoo whoo)

    Let me please introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste And I laid traps for troubadours
    Who get killed before they reached Bombay (whoo whoo, whoo whoo)

    Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah Oh Yeah (KharmaPUSSY!)
    But what's puzzling you Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby (whoo whoo, whoo whoo)
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  7. In Other News... by KillerKane · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The alien anal probe stuck up my butt just BSOD'd...

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  8. Re:As a Winblows user... by GoofyBoy · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    What about Windows 2000?

    It seems to be more stable/better support than ME.

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  9. Re:What Is Project Faustus? by Inthewire · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    More, dammit! Alcohol only fills the hole for a day or so.

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  10. Re:What could somebody do with this data? by Tony-A · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Too much information.
    Too concentrated.
    Too enticing for mischief makers.

    To our wives and sweethearts.
    May they never meet.