Google's Worst (Scariest) Product Ever!!

EatChex89

09-02-2006 23:20:10

Don't use Google Desktop, it'll freak you out if you know what google's doing...

here's the quote of the article I just found.

[quotefa7e131c81="Slashdot"]The EFF is asking users not to use the new version of Google Desktop[=http//www.eff.org/news/archives/2006_02.php#004400]EFF is asking users not to use the new version of Google Desktop that has a 'search across computers' option. The option will store copies of documents on your hard drive on Google servers, where the government or anyone who wants to may subpoena (i.e. no search warrants) the information. Google says it is not yet scanning the files for advertising, but it hasn't ruled out the possibility.[/quotefa7e131c81]

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What happened to privacy?!

[update!] It's a [bfa7e131c81]new[/bfa7e131c81] feature, and it's called "Search Across Desktops" you can choose NOT to use it. So, there you have it, dont' use that feature!

Tholek

09-02-2006 23:22:11

I look under the bed for Googles before going to sleep.

Wolfeman

09-02-2006 23:44:27

I never got the point of Google Desktop. I know how to find where I d/l something...

akalic

10-02-2006 01:48:59

[quote6bc2c3ec61="Tholek"]I look under the bed for Googles before going to sleep.[/quote6bc2c3ec61]

I look in my closet every night to check for the googlie monster.

Gigante

10-02-2006 06:40:03

Considering google is the only search engine that appears to care about consumer privacy and stands up to subpeonas, I feel safe.

ajasax

10-02-2006 07:01:42

[quote450c0cb3bd="Gigante"]Considering google is the only search engine that appears to care about consumer privacy and stands up to subpeonas, I feel safe.[/quote450c0cb3bd]
Yes all the other pussy search-engines sold out too easily...