Lets not forget that you cannot trust code that comes from Microsoft, says Microsoft. (For that matter, you cannot trust Verisign either... read the security bulletin)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-017
http:// www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-0 17.mspx
Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard
Originally posted: March 22, 2001
Updated: June 23, 2003
Summary
Who should read this bulletin:
All customers using Microsoft® products.
Impact of vulnerability:
Attacker could digitally sign code using the name "Microsoft Corporation".
Recommendation:
All customers should install the update discussed below.
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows® 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Beta 2
because they are bluffing when it comes to how many people they really have activity for... they are having a helluva time finding the actual users, and so, they are reaching out to everyone they can...
From a legal standpoint, what if you changed the EULA of P2P program X so read something like this: (i'm not a lawyer, so forgive the holes in the wording)
"By installing this software, using this software, or using the P2P network, you agree not to share your usage information with the RIAA, MPAA, or any other entity, person, or organization who will share your information with those parties."
Sounds simple, but then you can challenge HOW the RIAA collects information on you, since they would be violating the EULA, and could be counter-sued for breaking the EULA. Hell, we could even call it "breaking the law" since they insist on calling copyright infringement "theft".
For those in the legal field, would this provide a counter-attack tool against the RIAA? Could you litegate for damages in a dollar amount roughly equal to the amount the RIAA might sue you for, effectively negating their initial lawsuit? Can you legally name an entity such as the RIAA in a EULA, and discriminate against them?
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Lets not forget that you cannot trust code that comes from Microsoft, says Microsoft. (For that matter, you cannot trust Verisign either ... read the security bulletin)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-017
http:// www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS01-0 17.mspx
Erroneous VeriSign-Issued Digital Certificates Pose Spoofing Hazard
Originally posted: March 22, 2001
Updated: June 23, 2003
Summary
Who should read this bulletin:
All customers using Microsoft® products.
Impact of vulnerability:
Attacker could digitally sign code using the name "Microsoft Corporation".
Recommendation:
All customers should install the update discussed below.
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows® 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Beta 2
because they are bluffing when it comes to how many people they really have activity for... they are having a helluva time finding the actual users, and so, they are reaching out to everyone they can...
From a legal standpoint, what if you changed the EULA of P2P program X so read something like this: (i'm not a lawyer, so forgive the holes in the wording)
"By installing this software, using this software, or using the P2P network, you agree not to share your usage information with the RIAA, MPAA, or any other entity, person, or organization who will share your information with those parties."
Sounds simple, but then you can challenge HOW the RIAA collects information on you, since they would be violating the EULA, and could be counter-sued for breaking the EULA. Hell, we could even call it "breaking the law" since they insist on calling copyright infringement "theft".
For those in the legal field, would this provide a counter-attack tool against the RIAA? Could you litegate for damages in a dollar amount roughly equal to the amount the RIAA might sue you for, effectively negating their initial lawsuit? Can you legally name an entity such as the RIAA in a EULA, and discriminate against them?
I've seen anti-gravity aircraft out here in Utah- yup. Seen'um fly right into the "cloaked" anti-gravity hovering military base. True true.
Why else is most of the state "goverment no-fly zone"?
Greetz Jase... whatever your nik is...