Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems

Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by Gustomaximus on Monday September 25, 2017 @05:14AM (#15328946)

Really. This is your comment on HN? Do you have any reason to believe Google are installing spyware? You cant see a company can operare in more than 1 area?

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by pjmlp on Monday September 25, 2017 @07:12AM (#15329468)

Any Web app is spyware, because you don't control what is actually stored on remote servers.

Since ChromeOS is basically a browser based OS with high dependency on web applications,....

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by lallysingh on Monday September 25, 2017 @09:01AM (#15330029)

That's a bit of a jump. In meatspace, that'd be like saying any person is a spy, because you don't control who they talk to.

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by pjmlp on Monday September 25, 2017 @09:18AM (#15330149)

I assume you never had the "joy" of living in a authoritarian state.

I happen to know what PIDE/DGS stands for.

Every person even those that you think are your best friends, are a possible spy.

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by tonyedgecombe on Monday September 25, 2017 @11:24AM (#15331178)

Hi, I'm a marketer working across all areas digital, and a few that are not.

I guess my attitude isn't great for your business, is it? Oh well.

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by Gustomaximus on Thursday September 28, 2017 @07:45AM (#15356382)

Marketing was a strong business back when newspaper and billboards dominated the industry. Sure personal information is useful for targeting. Should it be removed, it makes little difference to the industry or myself. Mainly there would be less relevant ads, ad stock going to less relevant eyeballs and some channel realignment. Your statement I am making this statement for my work is completely incorrect.

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Re:Google’s PixelBook: the target is bigger than it seems by KGIII on Monday September 25, 2017 @05:31AM (#15329022)

I believe some people define ChromeOS as spyware, in and of itself. On a personal level, I'm not sure what to think. I just know that I've seen multiple complaints.

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