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Windows XP is Listening

Posted by timothy on from the this-ought-to-freak-you-out dept.

jfengel writes: "According to Newsbytes, some Windows XP users are finding random words inserted into their text as they write. The problem is caused by XP's speech recongition system, which is turned on by default by some manufacturers. It's listening to the random noise you get even when the mic is turned off. Kind of an insight into your computer's subconscious, perhaps."

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  1. on by default? by seinman · · Score: 2, Insightful

    with speech recognition on by default on a bunch of systems, imagine all the processor power that's wasting...

    ...of course, this is microsoft.

  2. Because... by mblase · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Many Slashdot readers use Microsoft Windows.

    Many of those also use word processors.

    Of those, several probably have speech recognition and microphones installed as well.

    Therefore, this affects them and their daily performance.

    This news isn't MS-bashing, it's useful information for PC users. If you're going to troll, do it with an article that actually helps you make your point.

    1. Re:Because... by gimpboy · · Score: 2, Insightful

      i use squid+sleezeball which filters out the ads. i would imagine alot of other slashdot readers do the same or similar. i to wouldnt mind paying for slashdot, but i would expect something for the money: less sensationalisim, editors that read the stories they link to, spell checking, etc.

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