Microsoft founder Bill Gates annouces that Microsoft's soon-to-be-released [sic] OS "Longhorn" will require a RealID card to ensure Trusted Computing. Michael Dell, president of Dell Computers, announces that all Dell systems shipping in 2006 will come complete with a RealID card reader and finger-print scanner. Quoting Mr. Gates, "We have tried to solve the security problems in our product by fixing the bugs, but have decided to take a new direction and require all users to insert their RealID card into their computer to log in. A fingerprint scanner in the trackpad will compare your fingerprint to the one on the card to ensure security. Users will be periodically prompted to reinsert their card to make sure it really is you. All emails sent from Microsoft's flagship product "Outlook" will now contain your RealID number to allow tracking of spammers."
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To quote Mr. Franklin "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates annouces that Microsoft's soon-to-be-released [sic] OS "Longhorn" will require a RealID card to ensure Trusted Computing. Michael Dell, president of Dell Computers, announces that all Dell systems shipping in 2006 will come complete with a RealID card reader and finger-print scanner. Quoting Mr. Gates, "We have tried to solve the security problems in our product by fixing the bugs, but have decided to take a new direction and require all users to insert their RealID card into their computer to log in. A fingerprint scanner in the trackpad will compare your fingerprint to the one on the card to ensure security. Users will be periodically prompted to reinsert their card to make sure it really is you. All emails sent from Microsoft's flagship product "Outlook" will now contain your RealID number to allow tracking of spammers."
You laugh! It could be next!
To quote Mr. Franklin "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"