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Nov. 7th, 2005 02:04 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
fiercebunnyIf you play cds on your computer, you may want to check this link out.
Apparently, cds from Sony will install dangerous, Trojan horse-like spyware on your computer without your permission or knowledge. Attempting to uninstall the program can cause damage to your computer.
Another article, from the BBC.
Stupid ass corporations. Their "excuse" for this is to prevent piracy, but now that they've been caught, how many people are now going to turn to downloading rather than shell out money to a company that fucks up their system?
*sigh* Now I have to try and find out if this crap's on my computer. I really hope there's going to be a class action lawsuit over this.
Apparently, cds from Sony will install dangerous, Trojan horse-like spyware on your computer without your permission or knowledge. Attempting to uninstall the program can cause damage to your computer.
Another article, from the BBC.
Stupid ass corporations. Their "excuse" for this is to prevent piracy, but now that they've been caught, how many people are now going to turn to downloading rather than shell out money to a company that fucks up their system?
*sigh* Now I have to try and find out if this crap's on my computer. I really hope there's going to be a class action lawsuit over this.
