On 11 Dec 99, 13:13, Garrett Wilner wrote:
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> Regarding researching this issue... perhaps one or two discussion groups
> (or mailing lists) devoted to this sort of thing will help. I have not
> found any that I like so far. If anyone has personal experience
> regarding a *reliable and trustworthy* site/group/list to pose such
> questions/issues, please let me know. The key here is finding the ones
> who *really* know... not just ones who talk up a big storm.
There really is no need for research here. You have a right to your
privacy and take any means to preserve that privacy. If you are doing
anything on the Internet that makes you uncomfortable, then back off of
it. We each take our own personal stance to preserve our privacy the
best we can.
Microsoft will purport to claim that their actions are to combat piracy
of their products. In truth, they are simply collecting data from
their customers for marketing purposes.
Have you filled out the form in the manner of your feelings? Example:
Last Name = Withheld
First Name = Withheld
Address: 123 Noneofyourbusiness St.
City: Withheld
E-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (see below)
Try to get the form processed anonymously, first, to protect your
investment. Only fill or check the parts of the form that you are
required. Some parts may be optional.
After getting your MS Office running without the nag, visit the
following two sites:
http://www.epic.org/
(Subscribe to EPIC Alert.)
http://www.privacy.net/
(Read about using "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" for registration purposes.)
Alan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
