Just tell the snoops "You show me yours and I'll show you mine". Make it mandatory that everyone touching an individuals information has to disclose to that individual the same and just see how fast they'll back off.
Works for me when the stupids ask for a name and address (eg returning stuff).
I find it amusing that the Patents IBM site is hosting this page when IBM's OS/2 was performing the same sort of services to upgrade itself in (IIRC) 1994.
I recall reading posts jokingly wondering how long it was going to take MS to steal the idea.
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the bill, according to Senator Alston (who herded the bill thought the Senate), applies to some forms of E-mail as well. In particular to list mail and so will be subject to scrutiny and censorship. See here for more detail
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> Anybody want to split a five pack of openmoko phones in Melbourne?
Yes I would but there does not appear to be any way to contact you. Please set up a dead drop email or something. Thanks :).
Just tell the snoops "You show me yours and I'll show you mine". Make it mandatory that everyone touching an individuals information has to disclose to that individual the same and just see how fast they'll back off.
Works for me when the stupids ask for a name and address (eg returning stuff).
I find it amusing that the Patents IBM site is hosting this page when IBM's OS/2 was performing the same sort of services to upgrade itself in (IIRC) 1994.
I recall reading posts jokingly wondering how long it was going to take MS to steal the idea.
Now we know. 5 years.
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that the bill, according to Senator Alston (who herded the bill thought the Senate), applies to some forms of E-mail as well. In particular to list mail and so will be subject to scrutiny and censorship. See here for more detail