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Postby XoioX2000 » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:21 am
Well, they tried and their scam didn't work.
A short list of the albums recalled is on that BBC article.

http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4441928.stm

but a more complete list can be found here: (Although technically I don't know if all of these are being recalled).

http://www.idiotabroad.com/?p=58

Cheers,

David
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Postby XoioX2000 » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:53 am
The Saga continues: the unistaller from Sony leaves a security gap which then has to be patched in by other tools!!!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4445550.stm
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Postby Syd Smurf » Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:41 pm
I have followed a bit of this since you mentioned it David...it seems Sony are stopping it until they can work the bugs out.....I don't mind if they just stop altogether.

Postby DrunkSmurf » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:29 pm
Hey, that was Neil Diamond featured in the BBC article!

Isn't he like 120 years old now???

Postby eggie smurf » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:57 pm
Hey don't knock Neil....he's only 119!!


(And I'm going to see him in 2 weekends :woohoo: )


(Oh but I didn't just admit that here!) :)
:dory: Staci :dory:

Postby eggie smurf » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:03 pm
Ok seriously, I don't understand fully this Sony thing...if you play these in a regular CD player, they are ok?? It'll only affect you in your put in on your PC and try to copy it? Or will it affect your PC if you just play it? :banghead:
:dory: Staci :dory:

Postby Syd Smurf » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:56 am
I think it automatically releases a virus type thing when you put it in the pc to stop you burning the disc....well something like that I think I read........ therefore Sony is taking them all back until they can work out how to get rid of the bugs. :-?

Postby XoioX2000 » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:38 am
Staci, Dyar: Both of you are correct:

A CD from that list installs a bug on your PC (if you are playing it on a PC). It does not affect your Hi-Fi.

However that Sony "bug" opens some doors for some seriously nasty Spyware and Viruses to install themsleves on you PC. And when you try to clean the Sony bug from your PC, it leaves these "doors" open.

Very nasty actually. Hence why Sony is trying to come clean with it... but failing miserably so far!
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Postby XoioX2000 » Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:44 am
:dragon: I like the smell of Napalm, first thing in the morning...:dragon:
Check out The Dragon's Cave

Postby Syd Smurf » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:45 am
Hey don't knock Neil....he's only 119!!


(And I'm going to see him in 2 weekends :woohoo: )


(Oh but I didn't just admit that here!) :)
:) :) :) :) :)

No message....just a snigger :) :) :)

Postby Syd Smurf » Thu Nov 24, 2005 7:50 am
So Sony is being sued.....if I was a record exec at Sony I would start looking for a new job...same goes to any artist who doesn't sell over 5 million copies of their recent album....actually, I think that's the norm with Sony these days.

Postby Guest » Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:31 am
Ok dont laugh but someone here tried to copy a "Sugababes" cd ! on my pc while I was out and really messed the pc up ! :banghead: :banghead:

And it wasnt me before you all start :) :)
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