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Omniscience Protocol

Posted by michael on from the axis-of-evil dept.

solidox writes "There is a new RFC discussing the Omniscience Protocol. It proposes that every computer be installed with an OP Client which would allow law enforcement ('Good guys.') and copyright holders (RIAA, MPAA) to remotely destroy the computer of any user who has been involved in copyright infringement ('evil-doer'). The client will be completely undetectable and unremovable by even the most skilled hacker. It also must be able to report to the server at any time. 'The OP must be able to communicate through uncooperative firewalls, NATs, and when the computer is disconnected from the Internet.' So if your computer randomly blows up in the next while, you can put the blame on this."

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  1. Someone Mod Me Offtopic by sethadam1 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I'm sorry, but does anyone else think Slashdot April Fools jokes have just been lame the last two years.

    Everyone take a clue: if your joke isn't believable, subtle, or even remotely funny, don't submit it.

    This stuff is just plain stupid.