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Microsoft Denies It Built Backdoor Into Windows 7
CWmike writes "Microsoft has denied that it has built a backdoor into Windows 7, a concern that surfaced yesterday after a senior National Security Agency (NSA) official testified before Congress that the agency had worked on the operating system. 'Microsoft has not and will not put "backdoors" into Windows,' a company spokeswoman said, reacting to a Computerworld story Wednesday. On Monday, Richard Schaeffer, the NSA's information assurance director, told the Senate's Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security that the agency had partnered with the developer during the creation of Windows 7 'to enhance Microsoft's operating system security guide.' Thursday's categorical denial by Microsoft was accompanied by further explanation of exactly how the NSA participated in the making of Windows 7. 'The work being discussed here is purely in conjunction with our Security Compliance Management Toolkit,' said the spokeswoman. The company rolled out the Windows 7 version of the toolkit late last month, shortly after it officially launched the operating system."
"Microsoft announced yesterday they did not put a backdoor into the new Windows operating system. Even though the NSA said they worked on that system. I believe them. Or do I? Haha. Yeah. Let's go to a tape from 1990 of Bill Gates saying otherwise....." - Glenn Beck
I'm just joking. I like Beck but he does act goofy sometimes. That guy needs to stop eating M&Ms and other sugar-based foods.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Giving anal sex is overrated.
First of all, there's no sliding and friction unless you use lube. It's like trying to fuck a belly button. Lube is messy and nasty. Once things actually get going you may discover that your partner's ass isn't really as tight as you'd hoped and that makes you feel small or less special*. People fart during sex, and it's a lot easier to notice your parter farting when your face is directly in the path of the waft. People also shit and, trust me, you will know if your partner has shit that day no matter how well they wipe. The only straight men I know who enjoy giving anal are either into humiliating their partners or they're lying and have never actually tried it.
* It is less acceptable for women to have loose assholes because it is assumed that the vagina receives more sex than the anus. Exceptions may be made for muslim women who wish to please their partners and still save their virginity for marriage. This is expecially common in western Europe Muslim communities.
Shakrai, I have to ask you this: Are you and "commodore_64love" the same guy?
No.
I've noticed that the only time I see your post is immediately before or after one of his.
Then you clearly haven't been paying a lot of attention to his posts or mine.
Plus, you've got a similarly retarded worldview. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I mean, if it works for a former governor of Alaska and former Miss California, who am I to criticize?
Huh? I can count on one hand how many issues I agree with Sarah Palin on (gun rights) and I have a rather low opinion of her. Regarding Miss California, I haven't the foggiest idea of who you are talking about. I have better things to do than watch the homo sapien version of the American Kennel Club dog show. Perhaps you could elaborate?
You also seem like the type to use a sock puppet.
If I was to use a sock puppet I wouldn't bother registering another account. That's what the 'AC' button is for ;)
I want peace on earth and goodwill toward man.
We are the United States Government! We don't do that sort of thing.
I don't know. What did the original message say?
And since we're discussing the guy, here is his best show this season (IMHO): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV1-trw2AKo
backup link: http://www.glennbeckclips.com/11-17-09.htm
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"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." - historian Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Hacking is about effect. Not pleasure. At least when you do it for money, not pleasure.
It's a bit like giving a blowjob. When you do it for money, you try to be over with it fast. Or ... or so I heard...
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
He who wins writes history.
The same could have been said of Standard Oil, yet you don't see the near total reversal of that case. And "a drastically altered scope of liability" could be completely valid for the ruling in the case. The DOJ which is part of the Administration made a decision rather than taking the case further. So, it was a choice and not a matter of law.
You can lead a man with reason but you can't make him think.