The obvious translation is bad (hard to read).
If I understand correctly, Windows 8 comes complete with an extra part that makes remote control of the machine possible whether the device is on or off? The implication here is that this has been incorporated to better assist NSA spying. I’m sure (maybe not so sure) that, if true, Microsoft must have had other intentions for the “upgrade”. But those are not mentioned.
Microsoft is not advertising, “Let’s help the government prevent terrorism by helping themselves to all your data.” The financial suicide angle discredits the piece even if there is some validity to the claim.
I don’t doubt that Microsoft and their lobbying efforts have yielded some sack time with the devil (government). There must be more facts and info about this beyond why the German Government won’t be using Windows 8 in order to hamper NSA Spying efforts.
Microsoft has had a CAPI key in their operating systems since XP. It is, ironically, called _NSAKEY. While there’s widespread speculation about its use, the naming and even the key itself is suspect. Microsoft’s had backdoors built into their systems for years. Truth is that you’re not truly safe from prying eyes unless you’re building your own OS from scratch. Next best thing: Linux!
Wasn’t Germany also the govt that tried to be first to go to open office? I think they are just spinning the NSA stuff.