Messages in this thread | | | From | CaT <> | Subject | Re: [patch] PIII/Katmai & FXSAVE support, disable serial-#, 2.2.2 | Date | Fri, 5 Mar 1999 09:43:03 +1100 (EST) |
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Richard B. Johnson wrote the following: > > The point is that serial numbers inside chips mean nothing. The > idea was to be able to write Internet-access-blocker programs > that would keep kids out of porn sites by having parents > register their kids computers. Nothing in the computer could > be bypassed by kids, which are getting smarter all the while. > The actual protection would occur at the porn site. It is > the actual computer that would be denied access rather than > some local "trap" program that could be readily bypassed. > > If any government wanted to be bothered to watch your activities > all the tools already exist. You can help keep the guys and
I think most ppl have a problem with the private sector WRT this.
> gals in Kansas City employed by putting "grep bait" in your > signature file.
Tho that is cute. :)
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An electricity provider of New Hampshire, US has advised it's customers that in the event of a power failure they can log on to its website for more information... - Paraphrased from the New Scientist, Feb 6, 1999
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