Re: WPA (Microsoft Windows Advantage Tool)
- From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:07:42 -0600
Jonathan wrote:
This tool is pretty much spyware...
Not even close....
Can microsoft be sued?
Have a nut...
I mean it gets installed on our computers without our permission,
No, it doesn't. You have to choose to leave automatic updates at the default settings.
and sends computer-specific info without our permission back to microsoft.
By allowing it to be installed in the first place, you granted permission.
I mean sure they made windows, but if it was any other company that did it, it would be illegal, wouldnt it?
Not at all, no more than it's "illegal" (Please cite the specific law, would you?) for Microsoft.
What makes microsoft so special?
Nothing works like success. Otherwise, nothing.
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