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Re: [News] [Rival] Microsoft Applies for "New World Order"-esque Patent

  • Subject: Re: [News] [Rival] Microsoft Applies for "New World Order"-esque Patent
  • From: Homer <usenet@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:35:47 +0100
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Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:

> | Microsoft's brainwave is called Device Manners Policy (DMP) and it
> | could ensure that if a sign says "No photography allowe", then your
> | camera or your phone's camera won't work. DMP could also be used to
> | block phones from receiving incoming calls during a meeting.
> `----

I can see the criminals having a field day with that:

Wife:    Honey, I think someone is trying to break into the house.
Husband: Call the police. I'll go downstairs. [picks up baseball bat]
Wife:    The phone's asking for a PIN number?!?!
Husband: Turn on the CCTV monitor to see what's happening.
Wife:    It says "Restricted content. Please obtain a license".

I bet the prophet Muhammed Gates dreamt up /that/ "brilliant" idea.
Certainly the /name/ sounds stupid enough to be one of his.

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K.
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