This will never happen. Some computer-illiterit hicks from arkansas thought is up. Just about as likely as the idea that 2 senators had to implant spyware into all operating systems (sorry i forget the name). But it just wont happen. There are way too many people to prosecute for failure to comply and it will end up costing the country more than it is worth. You cant prosecute someone for running linux because there is a completely legitimate reason to run it. And how much will it cost to force microshit to put in in their OSes. They already have as much money as they will ever need, so no amount will get them to put spyware that will compromise their sales. The government still has to pass this law. There is no way some hicks that are afraid of computers will get this one passed.
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This will never happen. Some computer-illiterit hicks from arkansas thought is up. Just about as likely as the idea that 2 senators had to implant spyware into all operating systems (sorry i forget the name). But it just wont happen. There are way too many people to prosecute for failure to comply and it will end up costing the country more than it is worth. You cant prosecute someone for running linux because there is a completely legitimate reason to run it. And how much will it cost to force microshit to put in in their OSes. They already have as much money as they will ever need, so no amount will get them to put spyware that will compromise their sales. The government still has to pass this law. There is no way some hicks that are afraid of computers will get this one passed.