From: Matt at mpcm.com (MPCM)
Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 20:56:28 -0400
Subject: Pentium III Chips Released with IDs - Intel won't budge
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Think about this, if you want privacy don't go online. In order to exist
in this wonderful cyber space, energy has to be sent back to you to
complete the circuit (communication at the simplest level). They know
where you are anyway, I am all for the boycott and other things, but the
truth is people don't care and would rather be ignorant, so lay off.

Intel No Privacy wrote:
> 
>         Pentium III chip with the individual serial number that can
> track your web surfing and buying habits can now have the ID number
> turned on and off by software.  Following some links I found the
> www.fightdivx.com website and noticed that they have a Intel Boycott
> page with links, quotes and info on why you should boycott the
> invasion of privacy Pentium III chips. Just like everyone suspected,
> the ID number can be taken without a customers knowledge. Just like
> cellular phone fraud, once someone has your unique ID number, they
> could pose as you on the internet.  Do not be fooled by reports that
> this problem is fixed because Intel disabled this feature by software
> on their up coming chips.  Information is power. They want to know
> your surfing and buying habits. That is what this is all about. Here
> is the link to the page with the boycott info and links.
> 
> http://www.fightdivx.com/intelboycott.htm
> 
> Also you will find a Boycott Intel screen saver and banner on their
> page above. Spread it around.

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