Comments on: Microsoft Patents Scraping Your Hard Drive to Deliver Targeted Ads - Yes, Microsoft Invents Commercials for the Computer http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/ Internet Safety, Windows Updates, Internet News, and More Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:47:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: my god... http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-170305 my god... Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:29:40 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-170305 Billy Gates... I only use windoze because my graphics card (Nvidia 8600GT) isn't supported very well by Linux yet. And because Windows is so good for piracy etc. But srsly... they do this and I'll do more than switch. When the uberhackers start cracking M$ operating and distributing them on bit torrent I'll go directly to the Redmond office AND LAUGH!. Seriously... capitalism is getting out of control. I can see why ppl would want communism etc... Billy Gates… I only use windoze because my graphics card (Nvidia 8600GT) isn’t supported very well by Linux yet. And because Windows is so good for piracy etc.

But srsly… they do this and I’ll do more than switch. When the uberhackers start cracking M$ operating and distributing them on bit torrent I’ll go directly to the Redmond office AND LAUGH!.

Seriously… capitalism is getting out of control. I can see why ppl would want communism etc…

]]> By: unit http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-149902 unit Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:02:45 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-149902 commercials for the pc? - TV and PC will merge in a short time anyway.. it'll all be 'systemized' - all this 'reading of the persons computer for advertising reasons' is just a euphemism for how they are fine-tuning their orwellian nightmare.. once up and running and somewhat complete you wont have mac or linux anymore [notice the new pc and mac commercials, sure they poke fun at MS but they still are standing side by side in those ads aren't they] it'll all get brought out and put away (like general westinghouse and their little device that makes electricity - google tesla-type inventions) -- vote with your wallet, it's the only thing they listen to commercials for the pc? - TV and PC will merge in a short time anyway.. it’ll all be ’systemized’ - all this ‘reading of the persons computer for advertising reasons’ is just a euphemism for how they are fine-tuning their orwellian nightmare.. once up and running and somewhat complete you wont have mac or linux anymore [notice the new pc and mac commercials, sure they poke fun at MS but they still are standing side by side in those ads aren't they] it’ll all get brought out and put away (like general westinghouse and their little device that makes electricity - google tesla-type inventions) — vote with your wallet, it’s the only thing they listen to

]]> By: Ginny http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-124661 Ginny Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:39:10 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-124661 This idea would be the ultimate invasion of our privacy...I so would NOT be for this AT ALL. This idea would be the ultimate
invasion of our privacy…I so would NOT be for this AT ALL.

]]> By: Robert http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-124351 Robert Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:13:31 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-124351 Not only does Billy-Boy want to rule the computer world,he wants to rule my life! Not only does Billy-Boy want to rule the computer world,he wants to rule my life!

]]> By: Valerie http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-124282 Valerie Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:46:22 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-124282 My respect for Mr. Gates has really dwindled to almost nothing. I can't believe what people will do for money, even those who have plenty. I can see where something like this opens the Pandora's Box for ultimate abuses. I always thought that "ads" helped pay for the product. Since we have all purchased the software AND the machines and are paying for ISP use, why should we have to put up with yet MORE ads? I am really hoping that this is only for a "sign up and get a discount" sort of deal, (opt in) but we all know how THAT works. Pretty soon it just takes over and then we ALL have to put up with it since greedy people are never happy. (why have only SOME of the computers when we could have them all!) I will also go to a MAC before I put up with this. This is a true insult to the intelligence of every single computer owner and operator. BIG BROTHER, ANYONE? My respect for Mr. Gates has really dwindled to almost nothing. I can’t believe what people will do for money, even those who have plenty. I can see where something like this opens the Pandora’s Box for ultimate abuses. I always thought that “ads” helped pay for the product. Since we have all purchased the software AND the machines and are paying for ISP use, why should we have to put up with yet MORE ads? I am really hoping that this is only for a “sign up and get a discount” sort of deal, (opt in) but we all know how THAT works. Pretty soon it just takes over and then we ALL have to put up with it since greedy people are never happy. (why have only SOME of the computers when we could have them all!) I will also go to a MAC before I put up with this. This is a true insult to the intelligence of every single computer owner and operator. BIG BROTHER, ANYONE?

]]> By: Eddy http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-124032 Eddy Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:00:09 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-124032 If this is allowed, everyone that has purchased any Microsoft product should automatically be refunded 100% of all monies spent on Microsoft products - no questions asked. This would be the ultimate PRIVACY INVASSION. If this is allowed, everyone that has purchased any Microsoft product should automatically be refunded 100% of all monies spent on Microsoft products - no questions asked. This would be the ultimate PRIVACY INVASSION.

]]> By: John http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-123958 John Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:14:33 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-123958 This is lovely-NOT! Since when does the Borg own MY data? That's why I use Linux as my primary OS... unlike Windows, it doesn't have to "call home" to work - it just works. You can bet your last dollar that I won't be using any more Microshaft OS's if I can avoid it. This is lovely-NOT! Since when does the Borg own MY data? That’s why I use Linux as my primary OS… unlike Windows, it doesn’t have to “call home” to work - it just works.
You can bet your last dollar that I won’t be using any more Microshaft OS’s if I can avoid it.

]]> By: Thomas http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-123956 Thomas Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:04:30 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-123956 I see that this gives me permission to try to crack into MS computers to sift though all their proprietary files to see if I can sell them anything. Wouldn't it be great if someone could figure out how to have a banner pop up at every MS office workstation (hee hee) I see that this gives me permission to try to crack into MS computers to sift though all their proprietary files to see if I can sell them anything. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could figure out how to have a banner pop up at every MS office workstation (hee hee)

]]> By: Jesse http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-123948 Jesse Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:39:01 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-123948 The idea of such an advertising service scares me as well, but just because they're applying for a patent doesn't mean that it'll be shipping with the next version of Windows. It is possible that it's being considered as an add-on service for applications like an internet cafe. Just trying to consider all the options before I pass judgement. The idea of such an advertising service scares me as well, but just because they’re applying for a patent doesn’t mean that it’ll be shipping with the next version of Windows. It is possible that it’s being considered as an add-on service for applications like an internet cafe. Just trying to consider all the options before I pass judgement.

]]> By: chance http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer/#comment-123854 chance Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:00:25 +0000 http://www.theinternetpatrol.com/microsoft-patents-scraping-your-hard-drive-to-deliver-targeted-ads-yes-microsoft-invents-commercials-for-the-computer#comment-123854 This is the last straw! Going to switch to Mac, too. So weary of all the problems and the time wasted rectifying them. This is the last straw! Going to switch to Mac, too. So weary of all the problems and the time wasted rectifying them.

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