jtd wrote:
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.
I have first hand experience with Debian 3.1 installation at my place as
well as at Krish's. Even when I chose to go for CD install of packages,
since my net was on, *without* my consent, Debian accessed its servers
and pumped in 120 MB of updates that took 1.12 hrs to download before
the installation went further. At Krish's place, luckily his net was not
up and Debian messages had an error of the security updates server not
accessible and then went on to download packages from the CD.
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.
They had illegal version of other M$ software like office xp. Otherwise
it is a bug issue that will get resolved as it gets reported by the
users. We do have bugs in Linux too.
If they think i have illegal software come with
a court order and check $$$-EE (KG are u brushing up on legal
skills ;-)).
They do mention that the WGA will check the system for genuine software
and if we don't want to have that software downloaded, we have a choice
not to do so. Of course no more access to updates. I have kept my XP
upto date right from the time it was installed 4-5 years ago. I chose to
download WGA voluntarily when I was given the choice.
Regards,
Rony.
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