I was impressed that Dolphin's privacy policy was up front. It looks like the data sent to their server only counts the number of keys hit, without recording *which* keys. That additional info would be great to have available to the individual user, but I wouldn't be as comfortable having it logged publically.
An even less useful app, would be to bring togehter data from the aleready-overused mouse odometers around the world. We'd be able to get some serious mileage. How far do mice go in 24 hours?
--Dan
I agree, it is negligence. However, I imagine the liscence includes some kind of disclaimer regarding the damaging effects of any 'features' of the system.
It reminds me of a discussion I had about the responsibility of banks when they over-extend someone's credit to the point that it is damaging. Yes, their client accepted the debt, but as a financial instutition they should be aware of their clients limits for their own risk and take the necessary measures.
In that same sense, regardless of any kind of disclaimer that a company (specifically Microsoft) would put on its product to remove itself from any liability, there still has to be some accountability.
--Dan
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I was impressed that Dolphin's privacy policy was up front. It looks like the data sent to their server only counts the number of keys hit, without recording *which* keys. That additional info would be great to have available to the individual user, but I wouldn't be as comfortable having it logged publically. An even less useful app, would be to bring togehter data from the aleready-overused mouse odometers around the world. We'd be able to get some serious mileage. How far do mice go in 24 hours? --Dan
I agree, it is negligence. However, I imagine the liscence includes some kind of disclaimer regarding the damaging effects of any 'features' of the system. It reminds me of a discussion I had about the responsibility of banks when they over-extend someone's credit to the point that it is damaging. Yes, their client accepted the debt, but as a financial instutition they should be aware of their clients limits for their own risk and take the necessary measures. In that same sense, regardless of any kind of disclaimer that a company (specifically Microsoft) would put on its product to remove itself from any liability, there still has to be some accountability. --Dan