Vista users take it up the ass ... again.
 

"Forget about the WGA! 20+ Windows Vista Features and Services Harvest User Data for Microsoft "


http://news.softpedia.com/news/Forge...ft-58752.shtml

:1orglaugh

what did you expect?

No surprise at all

I told this a half of year ago RIGHT ON THIS BOARD. Use the GFY search function.

reason #239 not to install vista on my machines. :thumbsup

Pretty much every piece of software on your computer that "auto updates" is spewing your system information all over the place.

Are you sure? Got a proved info? Ready to give us names of that "piece of software"?

Windows Update.

I needed a new laptop recently...lucky I found one without Vista on it...the only one left at Fry's

Not to mention the sound card support and mixing controls are beyond fucked. If you work with audio or are a musician be warned.

I love your sig!

Yep..one of the best asses in Hollywood.

<3 Os X!

vista=shit

Want a whole list or just the top 10? When you get an update to any browser plugin, all the browser info is sent, often along with your OS version, SP level, etc. From Adobe Acrobat to your anti-virus, they are all telling things about you to their developers. There is no way to know if they choose not to keep the information, or to delete it right away.

Heck, when you surf, you spew much of the same information that these guys are complaining about: IP, OS, browser, plugins, etc.

It is amazing how much info is spewed on every page request, and how much more can be found by running a small javascript on the page.

"Many Vista users are unaware of how the new operating system threatens their privacy. As a default selection, the new shadow copies are automatically turned on when Vista is installed. Without your knowledge or approval, your computer is storing copies of your computer activities, as well as information about your Internet surfing. Erasing this information doesn't ensure your privacy because the shadow copies remain intact. East-Tec Eraser 2007, however, permanently removes both the original and shadow copies, and protects your privacy. Used regularly, East-Tec Eraser 2007 can prevent identity theft, as well as bring you peace of mind by ensuring that your private information remains private."

May 2007 EAST Technologies Press Room

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