Attention: Windows 7 users...

[Unarmed Gunman]

Apparently, the NSA helped Microsoft "enhance" Windows 7. Holy Fuck, I'm glad I haven't upgraded.

Microsoft Let NSA Spooks 'Enhance' Windows 7 - Microsoft - Gawker

 

[DavidLerner]

holy fuck, i was just about to upgrade too... wow, windows just lost my trust

 

[evo190]

That puts a hold on one of my weekend plans...

 

[AngryMac]

NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security - The Two-Way - Breaking News, Analysis Blog : NPR they worked on Vista and XP as well, the govt uses microsoft why wouldnt they take a look at what they are going to be using?

the govt is not trying to steal your ad campaigns, they dont care if you look at porn(at least if its not the kiddie stuff), im not that worried, prob gonna continue to use 7 unless some real hard evidence comes out that its beaming everything i do back to the NSA

 

[Bofu2U]

They've been doing this more low scale for years. Why do you think I switched to Mac's?

 

[ArtDeco]

cough - ubuntu

 

[evo190]

cough - ubuntu

I really wish I could use Ubuntu full time - just can't get every app I need to work properly (even with Wine, etc).

 

[ArtDeco]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Two years after switching to ubuntu I still have a windows dual boot that I have to use every once in a while to run the occasional crappy windows program that won't run under wine.

 

[Pr0xyhub]

cough - ubuntu

is gay

 

[WildGunner]

Windows 2000 is the last closed (You can close all ports and access despite s-crow) system. Everything after is open ended and can not be closed this goes for new hardware as well.

 

[UnripeArbiter]

NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security - The Two-Way - Breaking News, Analysis Blog : NPR they worked on Vista and XP as well, the govt uses microsoft why wouldnt they take a look at what they are going to be using?

the govt is not trying to steal your ad campaigns, they dont care if you look at porn(at least if its not the kiddie stuff), im not that worried, prob gonna continue to use 7 unless some real hard evidence comes out that its beaming everything i do back to the NSA

I enjoy common sense. I'll keep my Win 7 too.

 

[zimok]

 

[subigo]

The NSA worked with Microsoft on some security aspects of the OS... big deal.

 

[DTAlexONE]

^^ Haha, I love that poster.

 

[customs]

wtf...

they could easily make "critical" updates for Windows XP and Vista with additions from NSA. I see no problem.

 

[crestind]

The Gawker article is intentionally vague and sensationalized to stir up the Microsoft haters. The NPR article posted is more accurate reporting.

 

[mattfca]

Wow.
This isn't big brother. And if it is, I would hope none of you should be worrying.

You know what makes this more hysterical? Some of you praise Chrome OS, which is made by Google, who actually DO store your data.

 

[subigo]

Wow.
This isn't big brother. And if it is, I would hope none of you should be worrying.

You know what makes this more hysterical? Some of you praise Chrome OS, which is made by Google, who actually DO store your data.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

 

[sumitdhawan09]

Hello friends,

Unless you terrorist I no think should be afraid.

Good luck bros

 

[LotsOfZeros]

Hello friends,

Unless you terrorist I no think should be afraid.

Good luck bros

Never have I seen someone cram so much common sense into so few words.