full-disclosure - RE: Computer Sabotage by Microsoft

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Message-ID: <m3k78btiti.fsf@worst-case.niehaus.dynodns.net>
From: killedbythoughts at mindcrime.net (Sebastian Niehaus)
Subject: RE: Computer Sabotage by Microsoft

Andreas Marx <amarx@...a-it.de> writes:
 
> > When you log onto XBOX live it will automatically updates EVERY MS
> > software that's on it.  And it wont let you cancel. It will also
> > download and run a check for modifications to your XBOX.  And if it
> > finds any will ban your MAC address and kick you off the live
> > service.  And towards the end of the EULA it states "Microsoft
> > reserves the right to upgrade\modify software on your XBOX system"
 
> Mhhhh... just let me think about something: If you connect to the
> network, MS knows your MAC address. 

You have a really cute network setup, havn't you?

My network does not transmit the MAC address to Microsoft or anyone
else.


Will you tell more about this?