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[Andy Farkas]

On 14/09/15 14:30, Scott Howard wrote:

[working around a top-post, thanks Scott]

> Realistically what needs to happen is that Microsoft should be forced to
> state they are doing this the very first time that you boot into Windows 10.

The very first time you "boot into Windows 10" you are given the
option to customise settings, or got the 'express' route. Guess
which one most people will choose.

> At that same point, users should be given the option to disable any or all
> of these "dial-home" features, preferably with a good description of the
> type of information that each option will send to Microsoft.

Once you hit 'Express' no other options are enabled. M$ powns your arse.

> Ohh.. Wait...  That's exactly what does happen.  Nevermind.

Erm, no.

>    Scott
>
>

[for normal conversation please move the following to above]

> On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 9:13 PM, Jan Whitaker <jwhit at janwhitaker.com> wrote:
>
>> this should be promoted somewhere
>>
>>
>> http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2015/09/13/microsoft-s-windows-10-is-recording-your-voice-and-your-key-strokes-here-s-how-to-turn-it-off
>>
>> Jan
>>