Comments on: Murdoch’s Press Says Microsoft Wants to Spy on People’s Houses With Cameras

By: Jose_X

Jose_X — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:49:01 +0000

>> Besides that Microsoft can keep foiling the Linux software driver efforts

Sorry I wasn’t clear. I was referring to the Linux driver contest for that device and how Microsoft, after initially saying there weren’t happy with the contest, backed down when someone posted a proof-of-concept driver. Eg, http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2010111400235NWMS

By: Dr. Roy Schestowitz

Dr. Roy Schestowitz — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:10:25 +0000

They also make a profit upon sale. KINect costs around $50 to make.

By: Jose_X

Jose_X — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:45:17 +0000

Besides that Microsoft can keep foiling the Linux software driver efforts and at critical junctures, I had not realized this obvious gain for Microsoft by having the machines installed even by Linux users.

By: twitter

twitter — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:34:25 +0000

US cable companies have already put cameras into cable boxes. This is one reason I have not had cable TV in more than a decade. The companies have various excuses and promise they don't want to know more than who's in the room. It's also funny that Microsoft will patent the abuse and tax the other snoops. The practice should be outlawed. Some people think they can put tape over the cameras but this assumes they will be able to spot them all the time.