Microsoft takes over your PC. Again.
January 21st 2008
When I bought my computer, I foolishly thought that gave me control over what goes in it. But no. Bill Gates and company know best. Next month they will be installing Internet Explorer 7 into my computer whether I want it or not.
(Well, actually not. “My” computer is now a Mac. They’ll be installing IE7 into my machines at work).
In case you didn’t realize it: the person who controls your computer is, in fact, the person who wrote the software you’re running. If you choose your software well, then the software actually lets you control your own computer. Continue Reading »