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To: CatLady who wrote (9470)	4/17/2000 2:00:00 AM
From: lorrie coey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12810

Funny, I was just talking [out loud], about that very issue. I don't think the link that you posted would necessarily address the 'wireless', 'satellite', laser, or other sophisticated and still rather 'obscure', brand new technologies... Besides, if you don't know exactly what to look for, or cannot do a comprehensive investigation, any result of a "check" using a "free internet security application" would yield a 'false negative', thus creating a "False Sense of Security"... I do wish that I knew Everything that there is to Know about 'the latest, coolest', technological advances. As a very 'lay' person, I would rather wait for an 'expert' analysis before drawing any conclusions about HOW this works. Furthermore, after all the discussion that's transpired here, it would be quite possible and even probable, that anything that was being used to 'eavesdrop' could have been 'removed' or otherwise 'altered'. I have a [cable]tv set a few feet away from this pc. They share a common AC current...when 'plugged in'. Without pretending to understand exactly how it works, I suspect that perhaps the new 'palm' or 'wireless' technology affords anyone interested in doing so, the opportunity to 'electronically eavesdrop' on targeted locations... Much like the old 'cordless' phones, there is a range within which these 'palm devices' are effective...We all have had the experience of picking up other folks voices during our 'cordless' phone conversations, as we move through space and the invisible world of Wavelengths. The electrical wiring of a home is/can become an effective antenna...I hope to learn specifically how this works in the near future, and I think all consumers should be aware of the new 'interconnectivity' technology that will /is being built into home appliances, electronic equipment and even toasterovens! Its in the CHIPS! Hopefully, you know more about this than I, and can "shed some Light" on the subject of 'Home Networks", 'Interconnectivity', 'wireless hand-held devices' and "Privacy". EDIT: This is bigger than Norton utilities type security measures...MUCH Bigger, imo. Amanda-

To: CatLady who wrote (9470)	4/17/2000 8:48:00 AM
From: ISOMAN	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12810

I clicked on your link... Then I felt the microwave turn on, with the door open. Did you do that? YOU'RE GIVING ME A TUMOR!

To: CatLady who wrote (9470)	4/18/2000 2:30:00 AM
From: Druss	Respond to of 12810

Cat Lady--Thank you for the link. Of interest is the site said they were unable to get information from my computer which is very unusual. I am not that skilled in computer stuff so I cannot say absolutely the reason is my cookie blocker but it may be. I downloaded 'Luckman's Anonymous Cookie V1.0'. I got it off the web for free. It prevents web sites from scanning your computer and reading your cookies to determine your browsing habits for their data bases. If someone cares to try the Shields site, then download the cookie blocker, and then try the Shields site again, it might be possible to see if this is an effective barrier. All the Best Druss