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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by HelloMcFly on Monday March 14, 2016 @08:29PM (#11286644)
It isn't worth much, but - believe it or not - it's not totally worthless either. Note my wording though: I believe it does happen at times, I doubt it happens with the frequency claimed on HN and reddit. Hearing more first-hand accounts of it occurring is required for me to move substantially on my opinion. As is, it's primarily speculation and people asking others to "trust them, it happens."

That said, I could do without the insincere well wishes.

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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by carapace on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @06:14PM (#11293434)
I apologize for the "Have a nice day." I meant it ironically rather than insincerely, it can be difficult to convey tone on the Internet.

To provide context: I was telling people for years before Snowden that "they" were recording everything. Of course, I was dismissed as a wearer of the tin-foil hat, yes? I'm afraid I find naivete a bit frustrating. No excuse for rudeness though! Sorry about that! :-)

Warm regards, and sincere wishes of kindness to you and yours.

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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by TheOtherHobbes on Monday March 14, 2016 @09:40PM (#11286903)
>I believe it does happen at times

Rather like a forced OS upgrade - how many times is too often?

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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by marvy on Monday March 14, 2016 @09:29PM (#11286867)
First hand accounts? As in someone saying "yes, I do this"?
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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by HelloMcFly on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @12:59AM (#11287544)
Well I was more thinking along the lines of "yeah, I personally saw this done for my product/company." So, second-hand I guess. But first-hand experience of the second-hand account, if that makes sense. At any rate, the point is this: I'm not going to take it on faith, and I won't naturally assume the most sinister thing is occurring.
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Re:Windows 7 computers are automatically starting the Windo... by carapace on Tuesday March 15, 2016 @06:15PM (#11293444)
Does this count? http://www.businessinsider.com/russian-internet-trolls-are-t...
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