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Backing Up Your Brain

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the error-document-not-found dept.

couch_warrior writes "Microsoft is now working on a system that will back up the contents of your brain. The pilot project lacks a direct brain interface, but "MyLifeBits" will provide a simulacrum of actual memories. No mention is made as to whether Microsoft will claim to own the digital rights to the content of your life, or what license fees you will have to pay to access your own memories." Honestly this looks like a bunch of hooey to me, but I figured others would be better suited to say.

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  1. Wow-BSOD takes on a whole new meaning... by AustinSlacker · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not a MS basher per say, but I am not sure I want MS messing around with MY registry...

  2. Ever look in a mirror to see another mirror .... by zappepcs · · Score: 5, Funny

    What happens when half of what is recorded is you looking at 'past memories' on your pc? Does this echo logarithmically through the storage system until you are considered dead when there are no new memories being added?

    Does the management software manage to do what CmdrTaco cannot? Remove dupes?

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  3. Product Activation by mezron · · Score: 5, Funny

    So how often will I be able to change my mind before I have to reactivate?

  4. Re:Requested Patch for Slashdot by Huntr · · Score: 5, Funny

    They aren't dupes.

    They're backups.

  5. Which version? by imikem · · Score: 5, Funny

    * MS Memories Home Basic (TM) - You're told that you have memories, but this version can't restore them.

    * MS Memories Home Premium (TM) - You're allowed to restore "up to" 10 memories, with a list of restrictions covering a page in 3 point text, notably that only individual, not shared nor professional memories are permissible.

    * MS Memories Business (TM) - Restores any job related memories. As if anyone wants to remember them.

    * MS Memories Ultimate (TM) - Any and all memories can be restored, or they would if the driver for your brain was functional. There's even "Extras" that will provide supplemental memories for those with exceedingly boring lives, such as readers of /. At least there will be once the next upgrade is released.

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  6. WGA Detects Brain as Non-Genuine by CambodiaSam · · Score: 5, Funny

    We're sorry, but your brain does not appear to be genuine. You will now be placed into limited functionality mode.