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cybersam
08-30-2012, 09:58 AM
if you need another reason not to go for windows 8.. wait no longer ^_^


There 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.

resource and full article --> Windows 8 Tells Microsoft About Everything You Install, Not Very Securely | Nadim Kobeissi (http://log.nadim.cc/?p=78)

i've rad through some comments... and really...
people these days don't seem to care anymore... -.-

xICEMANx117
08-30-2012, 10:09 AM
Sounds like ill be going back to Linux lol

thegutta
08-30-2012, 11:02 AM
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 :)

XajNyne
08-30-2012, 11:07 AM
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 :)

Amen to that!

Bongmantv
08-30-2012, 12:13 PM
I will install windows 8 on VMware so I can get the achievements on minesweep etc.

Original Boss
08-30-2012, 02:18 PM
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

CloudStrife7x
08-30-2012, 03:36 PM
yup another reason to hate windows 8

Serious_M
08-30-2012, 04:36 PM
good to know about this cybersam

smith303
08-30-2012, 07:39 PM
Well, I'm not getting windows 8. I feel like they're macifying my windows!