German Government warns about WIN 8

[WhiteLight]

Interesting... Considering the recent debates about Win8 and 'privacy' issues on separate contexts, this is some news coming from the German Government.

How trustworthy is Microsoft? For the federal and all of the German authorities, businesses and private users who want to continue to work with the Windows operating system, this question is now more than ever. Because sooner or later they would have to use Windows 8 or its successor. From internal documents TIME ONLINE exist, but it is clear that the IT professionals of the federal Windows 8 deem downright dangerous. The operating system contains a back door in their view, can not be closed. This backdoor is called Trusted Computing and could have the effect that Microsoft can view any computer remotely and control. And thus the NSA.

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And to add, the NSAapproves & supports - Trusted Computing: The NSA supports the new standard | ZEIT ONLINE

 

[Dave_W]

Are they referring to the client control function that allows you, or the tech dept, to take over your computer and make changes? I use this alot when dealing with the in-law's computer. Heck, being able to access their computer in FL from my computer in CA is the only reason their computer is still working! lol!!!

 

[WhiteLight]

Are they referring to the client control function that allows you, or the tech dept, to take over your computer and make changes? I use this alot when dealing with the in-law's computer. Heck, being able to access their computer in FL from my computer in CA is the only reason their computer is still working! lol!!!

Not quite
Remote Control is a feature unlike this situation which is basically a backdoor entry.
For remote access you need to authorize the access..

The same door and lock scene from the other thread -
you may lock all your doors & windows but your maid secretly leaves a key at the back door when you are away

 

[Fred Kingston_RIP]

That may have more to do with our own government than the manufacturer. There have been software vendors that have closed their doors rather than deal the Fed's demands for access to their systems/data.

 

[riverside]

That may have more to do with our own government than the manufacturer. There have been software vendors that have closed their doors rather than deal the Fed's demands for access to their systems/data.

Here's how widespread it is:

"If necessary, a company executive, known as a “committing officer,” is given documents that guarantee immunity from civil actions resulting from the transfer of data. The companies are provided with regular updates, which may include the broad parameters of how that information is used."
Source

 

[Rick M]

Interesting, we are never alone