[Lula] Microsoft writes Oklahoma anti-spyware bill... that lets them use spyware!

[Charles Wyble]

Oh for sure.

Dan Kegel wrote:
> Right, it has nothing to do with vista.  However, it does let software
> vendors wipe things from your computer remotely, which is pretty scary.
>
> On 4/12/06, Charles Wyble <charles at thewybles.com> wrote:
>   
>> I don't think it has anything to do with vista. The Register is known
>> for sensationalist journalism.
>>
>>
>> Dan Kegel wrote:
>>     
>>> Check this out:
>>> http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30877
>>> "The problem is that if you agree, you give the company you bought
>>> upgradable software the freedom to come onto your computer for
>>> "detection or prevention of the unauthorized use of or fraudulent or
>>> other illegal activities in connection with a network, service, or
>>> computer software, including scanning for and removing computer
>>> software prescribed under this act."
>>>
>>> In other words if you install Vista, Microsoft can come in, snoop
>>> around your computer see if you are doing anything illegal and delete
>>> it."
>>>
>>> See also
>>> http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/06/04/11/1630211.shtml
>>> - Dan
>>>
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