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Microsoft Unveils Windows 7 File-Sharing Beta

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-totally-won't-sell-this-information dept.

nandemoari writes "Microsoft yesterday released a trial version of new file-sharing software intended for use with its upcoming and highly-anticipated operating system. The new software allows PC users to swap files with the computers of friends, family, and trusted colleagues along safe, secure channels. Dubbed 'Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5,' the beta connects the Windows Live IDs of individual users with a Windows 7 account, essentially building a secure link between data stored on a hard drive and information accessible via Windows Live online."

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  1. Re:They omitted something... by GPLDAN · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Nail. Head. You got it.

    They will archive transfers you make, for years and years. Imagine if they are in litigation, all they do is look up the company officers of the company they are in court with and start reviewing the logs of all the files they have ever transferred.

    I bet buried in the EULA is some really obtuse language that says there is no right to privacy for any document sent via the service. PDFs are indexed for keywords, etc.

  2. Re:Why? by Kalriath · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    And so's this for all we know. How about you shut up until you've seen it? Really now!

    --
    For a site about things like basic rights, Slashdot users sure do like to censor "dissent".