I just tried, but a url would be better..Had no luck with a search for a Gringley article that in any way referred to MS..--Phyllis
----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Service Pack 2 > Hi, Christopher and Friends > > Go read the Gringley article (google it) on M$'s endeavors to control > the desktop but in particular the > USB Ports and equipment that attaches. > > It is scary... > > Charles > > > On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 22:02:03 -0500, Piney Woods PC's > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Upon installing SP 2 on a test computer, the installation went well, but >> afterwards XP would no longer recognize my usb ports or my built in >> ethernet port. Uninstalling it was the only way to solve the problem and >> for those ports to once again work. SP 2 may work for some, but others >> do experience some problems. >> >> Piney Woods PC's >> >> chrisrange wrote: >> >> > Tom Mitchell wrote: >> > > Thanks for the info.....but I want someone to tell me whether I >> > should or >> > > should not install it so I can blame them if something goes wrong!! >> > AR AR AR >> > > >> > Tom, I have heard the accusations that, installing SP2, gives MS even >> > more >> > control over ones' PC. I feel statements like that derive from >> > 'anti-government' types. Additionally, Before one complains about >> > SP2, they >> > should complain about SP1, IF, they are going to complain at all. I >> > installed >> > SP2 and, have seen no problems. >> > >> > Christopher >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, >> please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not >> post personal issues directly to the group. >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> > > > > -- > Overcome the enemy of simplicity, > The uncarved block (P'u) > -------- > Darkness penetrates, > but can not itself be perceived. > To be careful, > to act after taking precautions. > To be cautious, > to refrain due to doubt or suspician. > Put an end to human fabrication, > return to original nature. > Uncarved wood. > Still waters. > > > > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please > feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post > personal issues directly to the group. > > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
