if you need another reason not to go for windows 8.. wait no longer ^_^
resource and full article --> Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely | Nadim KobeissiThere are a few serious problems here. The big problem is that Windows 8 is configured to immediately tell Microsoft about every app you download and install. This is a very serious privacy problem, specifically because Microsoft is the central point of authority and data collection/retention here and therefore becomes vulnerable to being served judicial subpoenas or National Security Letters intended to monitor targeted users. This situation is exacerbated when Windows 8 is deployed in countries experiencing political turmoil or repressive political situations.
i've rad through some comments... and really...
people these days don't seem to care anymore... -.-
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08-30-2012 #1
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08-30-2012 #2
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Sounds like ill be going back to Linux lol
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08-30-2012 #3
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ArrayTwitter: @soon Oh hell no i was really excited about windows 8 but now I'm not so excited anymore Microsoft can suck a Lemon I'm good with windows 7 so I'll stay there :)
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08-30-2012 #4
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Amen to that!
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08-30-2012 #5
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I will install windows 8 on VMware so I can get the achievements on minesweep etc.
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08-30-2012 #6
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Lol to be honest i will stick to windows 7 it still looks better in my opinion especially if you got some nice themes like me
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yup another reason to hate windows 8
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good to know about this cybersam
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