Re: [patch] PIII/Katmai & FXSAVE support, disable serial-#, 2.2.2
CaT (cat@zip.com.au)
Fri, 5 Mar 1999 09:43:03 +1100 (EST)
Richard B. Johnson wrote the following:
>
> The point is that serial numbers inside chips mean nothing. The
> idea was to be able to write Internet-access-blocker programs
> that would keep kids out of porn sites by having parents
> register their kids computers. Nothing in the computer could
> be bypassed by kids, which are getting smarter all the while.
> The actual protection would occur at the porn site. It is
> the actual computer that would be denied access rather than
> some local "trap" program that could be readily bypassed.
>
> If any government wanted to be bothered to watch your activities
> all the tools already exist. You can help keep the guys and
I think most ppl have a problem with the private sector WRT this.
> gals in Kansas City employed by putting "grep bait" in your
> signature file.
Tho that is cute. :)
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