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Super Flippy Geek 
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posted February 13, 2002 10:56
  
I read the first paragraph of this article on CNET: "The U.S. Justice Department wants stronger legislation regarding computer crimes, a goal that has privacy advocates wary but that's getting lots of support from Microsoft." My first thought was, "At least someone is getting support from Microsoft." Frequenly, I hear our sysadmin on the phone with MS tech support, put on hold only to finally talk to someone who tells him to look at the MS web site, which is where he couldn't find the info in the first place. Sheesh. Next time he calls, he should tell them he's from the DOJ. IP: Logged |
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macadddikt18 SuperBlabberMouth!     
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posted February 13, 2002 11:00
I wonder how microsoft hopes to benfit from this. They are not going to back something unless it is of some benifet to them. Nayt ------------------ IP: Logged |
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+Andrew Super Geek 
Posts: 198 |
posted February 13, 2002 14:03
Microsoft's interest in the matter is probably along the lines of wanting to make it illegal to disclose security flaws and the like. -Andrew IP: Logged |
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Akira Super Geek
Posts: 182 |
posted February 13, 2002 14:19
I would imagine they're more likely after legislation allowing them to take steps to track down hackers without having to involve the local, federal, or international police forces, no doubt justified by how they can move faster and apprehend suspects without disclosing sensitive data etc etc. If for no other reason than to justify that heinous product activation bullshit. Oops, excuse me -- this isn't the rant forum. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ZorroTheFox SuperBlabberMouth!
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posted February 13, 2002 17:17
there should be tougher penalties for computer crimes, I don't think computers spend nearly enough time behind bars >;o)..........Z IP: Logged |
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Stereo Super Geek
Posts: 148 |
posted February 13, 2002 18:19
My guess is that this would defer the responsibility from the OS maker to the criminal computer user. Less time on patching security holes (bad press), more time on trial (as prosecutor, neutral/good press). IP: Logged |
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