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To: Tony Viola who wrote (72651)2/1/1999 7:06:00 PM
From: Jim McMannis  Read Replies (1) of 186894
 
Tony,
"What do you mean. I thought just changing it to a default equals off state was no step at all, at least according to the privacy extremists."

I'd say turning it off is a step and if Intel can wipe the CPU clean with a flash then I don't see a monetary problem but Intel needs to nip it in the bud before a bad reputation ensues. Intel should go to the least common denominator....wipe the CPU clean and offer a flash if a company or someone WANTS to have the ID ability on their chip AND give them the ability to turn it off and on.
As far as chips already shipped they could issue a flash to take it off the chip and give the boxmakers a small credit.
Case closed...

You may call these privacy groups extremists but this goes much deeper than that. Besides, sounds like you are using a Carville/Hillary tactic, called anyone who wants Clinton impeached a right wing wacko! <G>

Jim
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