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Microsoft Helps Write Oklahoma's Anti-Spyware Law
groovy.ambuj writes "The Inquirer reports that Microsoft has developed Oklahoma's 'Computer Spyware protection Act'. The law will supposedly protect people from unwarranted hackers or virus attacks and can fine individuals up to $1M who are found guilty of breaking into a computer without the owners knowledge. At the same time, it also allows some of the better known capable companies to 'look' into your computer for possible virus/spyware and fix the problem without informing you. And, while these friends are doing their job, they can also take the moment to do other things. "
Stupidity... has a habit of getting its way.
In other news, Charles Manson has produced a flawless plan for the public to avoid being murdered by crazed serial killers, relying heavily on letting him murder you before any "really bad people" can.
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Clippy: It looks like you are writing a state law, do you mind if I insert Microsoft-friendly boilerplate?
[User clicks no.]
Clippy: Congratulations, your document has been modified and submitted for sponsorship and ultimately passage by Microsoft-owned employees... err shills... err statesmen... Thank you for using Microsoft Word. (Also, we'll keep that private folder between you and me, ok? It'd be a shame for the attorney general to see that...) Have a nice day! You poor little sheep... HA HA HA HA HA!
Heh. Because if they do, I'll bet Apache and CentOS gets listed as spyware.
Clearly, Jolley is not the only legislator who could be described as "R-Edmond".
In theory, practice and theory are the same. In practice, they're not.
A local village idiot could have written it.
...Rob
The American Dream isn't an SUV and a house in the suburbs; it's Don't Tread On Me.
Hrm, I'll bite. http://www.tuttle-ok.gov/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&S