On Saturday 07 October 2006 00:44, Rony wrote:
While I agree with the fact that windows *attracts* viruses and spyware like flies getting attracted to decaying fruit. But I disagree with statements that the Windows OS itself is a spyware. Windows by default has automatic updates security enabled, just as Debian has
Debian ASKS u about using the updates on security.debian.org. AND there is no auto update u have to manually update. Also debian does not send anything if u choose to update. It just downloads. Any software that sends ANYTHING about itself or the machine without asking is spyware. M$ sends info not just about itself but about EVERY piece of software in the registry.
when it looks for security updates on the repos while installation. There are other linux distros too that check the net for updates, on post installation.
Which is completely different from sending YOUR info ENCRYPTED so that u cant read what is being sent.
As an extra measure, M$ has the WGA package to check for pirated products, which it is in its right to do so. Those who use genuine M$ products have nothing to fear.
Really?. Read my ealier post. The guys whose pc's were screwed had legal versions on their machines. Besides no software can be allowed to do anything on my machine without my explicit permission and it's got nothing to do with their rights. It's about my rights to the property that i own. If they think i have illegal software come with a court order and check $$$-EE (KG are u brushing up on legal skills ;-)).