[E. Pluribus Unum]

Microsoft also warned today that the era of "open computing," the free exchange of digital information that has defined the personal computer industry, is ending. The company is trying to influence an industry consortium called the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance, which has been trying to create a new standard that will build a cryptographic key system into future personal computers.

All your data are belong to us.

[per loin]

Well, this article certainly clears up any and all confusion about what .Net is.

[DeFault User]

Some people have been suspicious of the message box that states:

Please wait while the balance of your checking account is transferred to Microsoft...

[bribriagain]

Someone set us up: The bombXP.

[Two in the Hat]

Good one! All you base are belong to me!! Prepare to be assimilated!!!!!

[Greeklawyer]

Sounds like, you cant buy software you can only rent it from microsoft. If you dont pay microsoft they will shut you down. Microsoft must have access to your computer in order for it to function.

I do not want my company's database anywhere near a dot net.

[Greeklawyer]

this cryptografic system sounds like "we say who you are" not "you say who you are"