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xepherys · 11-04-2007, 03:52 AM

Whoa now Chiya... when has MS recently been accused or shown to have created an environment of info leaking from your computer or Xbox? The Sony issue is well noted, and actually a problem on several levels (not only installing a rootkit on your PC, something far worse than any MS bug has offered) but also unlawfully using opensource software to create a DRM solution. Hmm, illegally copying portions of software to prevent people from illegally copying your songs? That's some karmic shit right there...

Also, please site references about the 360? Right now in my platoon alone we have 11 360s, they deal with heat and an extraordinary amount of dust and abuse. They work just fine. In fact, I don't know anyone who has had a 360 "break down" except for the documented and well-known RRoD issue. The RRoD is taken care of by MS with a simple phone call. They even send you a postage paid box (the casket) to send it back to them in, and turn around is only a couple of weeks.

They "don't give a shit" so much that they extended the warranty on 360s to three years BECAUSE of the RRoD issue? They estimate losing US$1.15B for the warranty extension and repairs. Yeah, that sounds like they don't give a shit.

Your gaming record can be "browsed" by any human with an internet connection, if you have a Live! account. Most people consider that a feature, not a detriment.

And you're actually counting it against them that your console can be banned from Live for running while modified? First, they don't kill your console, just your Live account. Second, many gaming services do the same thing if you are caught cheating or using illegal software. Third, modding your Xbox is a known risk. If you choose to do so, you also know that you may lose privileges. How is this a problem?

Wow, I'm not even an MS fanboy (not at all), but I can't believe the blatant disregard for facts people have regarding MS these days. I can surely make a list as long as yours, anti-Sony, that actually have facts to back them up. *shrug*

11-04-2007, 03:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Whoa now Chiya... when has MS recently been accused or shown to have created an environment of info leaking from your computer or Xbox? The Sony issue is well noted, and actually a problem on several levels (not only installing a rootkit on your PC, something far worse than any MS bug has offered) but also unlawfully using opensource software to create a DRM solution. Hmm, illegally copying portions of software to prevent people from illegally copying your songs? That's some karmic shit right there... Also, please site references about the 360? Right now in my platoon alone we have 11 360s, they deal with heat and an extraordinary amount of dust and abuse. They work just fine. In fact, I don't know anyone who has had a 360 "break down" except for the documented and well-known RRoD issue. The RRoD is taken care of by MS with a simple phone call. They even send you a postage paid box (the casket) to send it back to them in, and turn around is only a couple of weeks. They "don't give a shit" so much that they extended the warranty on 360s to three years BECAUSE of the RRoD issue? They estimate losing US$1.15B for the warranty extension and repairs. Yeah, that sounds like they don't give a shit. Your gaming record can be "browsed" by any human with an internet connection, if you have a Live! account. Most people consider that a feature, not a detriment. And you're actually counting it against them that your console can be banned from Live for running while modified? First, they don't kill your console, just your Live account. Second, many gaming services do the same thing if you are caught cheating or using illegal software. Third, modding your Xbox is a known risk. If you choose to do so, you also know that you may lose privileges. How is this a problem? Wow, I'm not even an MS fanboy (not at all), but I can't believe the blatant disregard for facts people have regarding MS these days. I can surely make a list as long as yours, anti-Sony, that actually have facts to back them up. shrug __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage