| Windows 7: NSA & Windows 7 - What do you all think about this? |
23 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit - Retail 78 posts Universe |
NSA & Windows 7 - What do you all think about this? What does the National Security Agency have to do with Microsoft? Apparently, a lot. The NSA worked with Microsoft in its development of the Windows 7 operating software. And the relationship may stretch further back -- as far as the late 80's and previous operating systems manufactured by the company. Is this cause for concern for people who want to ensure their privacy? Is this another exmaple of Big Brother watching? EclippTV :: Video :: NSA could be looking through your Windows
Anything we can do to disable any of their spying junk if this is indeed going on? | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 400 OS Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit - Retail CPU Intel Pentium D 930 - 3.00GHz - Socket 775 LGA - 65 nm Motherboard Dell (0YC523) - Cset: i945P/PL/G/GZ - Sbridge: 82801G (ICH7) Memory 4GB Corsair PC-6400 (400 MHz) Graphics Card nVidia GeForce 9500 GT Sound Card SB Audigy SE Monitor(s) Displays Dual Dell 24" 2408WFP (Digital) Using DV-I Screen Resolution 1920 X 1200 Keyboard Memorex Multi-Function Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 PSU 375 Watts Case Dell XPS OEM Case Cooling Regular Fans Hard Drives Samsung - 1 x 250GB, 2 x 500GB (EcoDrives) & Seagate Barracuda - 1 X 400GB, 2 x 500GB, 1 x 1TB Internet Speed 21MBps Down & 2.70MBps Up Other Info http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps400/sm/specs.htm#wp1053343
Chipset: Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Memory Controller: 82945G/GZ
I/O Controller: Intel(R) 82801GH I/O controller hub (ICH7DH) SATA Controller found in AHCI mode |
23 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 8,025 posts |

Quote: Originally Posted by Vendetta Anything we can do to disable any of their spying junk if this is indeed going on? Yeah, switch to another operating system that provides you with all of the source code so that you can see exactly what is going on and you have complete control to change it any way you want to fit any need you may have. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self-Built in July 2009 OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz Motherboard Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS Memory 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings Graphics Card EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570 Sound Card Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio Monitor(s) Displays 23" Acer x233H Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard ABS M1 Mechanical Mouse Logitech G9 Laser Mouse PSU Corsair 620HX modular Case Antec P182 Cooling stock Hard Drives Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS Internet Speed 15/2 cable modem Other Info Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset. |
23 Dec 2009
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| | Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11 1,702 posts Fruitland, Idaho |
Not going to lose any sleep over it; if they can find something on my system that is of importance to the security of this nation or any other nation they are welcomed to it. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion a4302f OS Win 7 Pro x64, VM Win XP, Win7 Pro Sandbox, Kubuntu 11 CPU AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 @ 3.0 Gbz Memory 12GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB, 2x2GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 4350 HD Graphics/Audio with 512MB Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays 1. Dell 23" SP2307, 2. Mitsublishi 40" HDTV, Hannspree 25" Screen Resolution 1. 2048x1152, 2. 1920-1080, 3. 1920x1200 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless 2000 Mouse Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 Case Mid Tower Cooling Standard Fans - 5 fans (very quiet) Hard Drives Int: 1 120 Gig SSD i
1 - 2.5" 500 USB External HDD
1 -1 Tb USB External HDD Internet Speed 10 Mbit (realistically 500 Kbit - 1.2 Mbit) Other Info Speakers - Bose Desktop (Excellent Sound)
1 external CD|DVD\Blue-ray Recorders/Players (Sony) |
24 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 1,008 posts Puyallup, WA, USA |

Quote: Originally Posted by Lee Not going to lose any sleep over it; if they can find something on my system that is of importance to the security of this nation or any other nation they are welcomed to it.  If you live in the United States, you just have to live with it.
If you have something that really needs to be hidden from the Government like that, you might want to think about going to Canada. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit CPU AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHZ Motherboard MSI 890FXA-GD70 Memory G.SKILL RipJaw 3x2GB DDR3-1066 Graphics Card 2x HIS Radeon HD 6850 1 GB Sound Card VIA 8-channel Monitor(s) Displays 2x 20 inch Acer LCDs, 1x 32" Sony LCD TV Screen Resolution 4480x900 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000 Mouse Microsoft Wiresless Mouse 5000 PSU Kingwin 1000W Modular Case Coolermaster HAF 932 Cooling 1x 120mm, 3x 200mm, CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ Hard Drives 1x Crucial 64GB SSD
3x 1TB HDDs (WD, Seagate, Hitatchi)
1x 500GB Seagate External Internet Speed 20mbps Other Info Samsung BD-ROM/DVD-RW |
24 Dec 2009
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Regardless of whether you have something to hide or not, it is morally wrong.
It's akin to me building a house and selling it - but intentionally neglecting to mention I have installed hidden cameras everywhere. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Systems by SmartEyeball OS 8 Pro x64 CPU i7 3770K 4.6GHz Motherboard ASUS P8Z77 WS Memory 16GB G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz Graphics Card 3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce *TRI SLI* Sound Card ALC898 / 5.1 receiver/ ATH-AD900 Headphones Monitor(s) Displays x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony Screen Resolution 5760*1200/ 1920*1200 / 1920*1080 Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL Mouse Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron PSU Corsair AX1200W Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black Antivirus MSE Browser IE, FF Other Info GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport Pedals + CSR shifter/7GS ▼
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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24 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Ultimate 12,112 posts The Southern Hinterlands |
And you want to do what??? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5675 OS Windows 7 Ultimate CPU Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz Motherboard ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM5675 Memory 6.00 GB Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics Sound Card Intel HD integtrated Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 24' Screen Resolution 1900/1020 Hard Drives (1) INTEL SSD SA2M120G2GC ATA Device (2) ST31000528AS ATA Device Internet Speed 30mb |
24 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 5,130 posts |
NSA have no jurisdiction here anyway. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number self built OS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit CPU Intel E8400 3GHz Motherboard Intel DX48BT2 Memory Kingston PC3-10700H 4Gb Graphics Card XFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd. Sound Card Asus Xonar DG Monitor(s) Displays 2x Samsung SM-T220HD 22" Screen Resolution 1680x1050 on two monitors Keyboard Microsoft Comfort Curve USB Mouse Razer Diamondback 3G PSU Thermaltake ToughPower 850w Case Thermaltake Armor Cooling Scythe Mugen II Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 2 120gb 3.5" (OS)
Seagate Momentus XT 500gb
Samsung F3 1Tb (games)
2x Samsung F1 1Tb Internet Speed 8128/443 |
24 Dec 2009
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tews And you want to do what??? *PANT PANT PANT*  
Quote: Originally Posted by swarfega NSA have no jurisdiction here anyway. I have absolutely nothing to fear from the NSA, but that's beside the point.
I'm just sick to death of peoples personal privacy being invaded every where you go and then blatantly being lied to about it.
Especially when it comes to the legal paradox that if I were to engage in this type of behaviour, I would be considered a criminal and punished accordingly. However since they are 'sanctioned and legal', they are free to engage in this fashion without fear of repercussions.
Understanding the need and motives is one thing, accepting or condoning it is another thing entirely. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Systems by SmartEyeball OS 8 Pro x64 CPU i7 3770K 4.6GHz Motherboard ASUS P8Z77 WS Memory 16GB G.Skill Trident X 2400mhz Graphics Card 3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce *TRI SLI* Sound Card ALC898 / 5.1 receiver/ ATH-AD900 Headphones Monitor(s) Displays x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony Screen Resolution 5760*1200/ 1920*1200 / 1920*1080 Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL Mouse Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron PSU Corsair AX1200W Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Cooling Noctua NH-D14 Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black Antivirus MSE Browser IE, FF Other Info GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport Pedals + CSR shifter/7GS ▼
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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24 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1, Ubuntu 11.04 x64 242 posts |
Since there's no evidence that the NSA had MS build a backdoor into Windows, I decline to get my panties in a twist over this.
MS, Apple and Linux all have worked with the NSA to harden their OS's, to make them more secure.
On the other hand, there is no evidence that the NSA hasn't had MS, Apple and Linux build in backdoors either.
Just to be safe, I, for one, welcome our new alien lizard overlords....
Merry Christmas!
Last edited by WiFi Ed; 24 Dec 2009 at 03:01 PM..
Reason: added holiday salutation
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell E520 OS Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1, Ubuntu 11.04 x64 CPU Core2Quad Q6700 - 2.66 GHz Motherboard Whatever the heck Dell put in there... Memory 8 Gig Mushkin DDR2 800 MHz Graphics Card EVGA NVIDIA 9800GT - 512MB DDR3 Monitor(s) Displays 2 x 19" ViewSonic LCD Screen Resolution 2560x1024 PSU PCPower & Cooling Silencer 500 Watt Hard Drives 1 Intel X25-M 120G SSD, 1 300G VelociRaptor, 1 WD Caviar Black 1TB Internet Speed 15/2 Roadrunner Cable Other Info NOD32 AV - Malwarebytes |
24 Dec 2009
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| | Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit - Retail 78 posts Universe |
If you watched that video fully, they did admit to putting some kind of backdoor in the code of th Windows 7. 
Quote: Originally Posted by WiFi Ed Since there's no evidence that the NSA had MS build a backdoor into Windows, I decline to get my panties in a twist over this.
MS, Apple and Linux all have worked with the NSA to harden their OS's, to make them more secure.
On the other hand, there is no evidence that the NSA hasn't had MS, Apple and Linux build in backdoors either.
Just to be safe, I, for one, welcome our new alien lizard overlords....
Merry Christmas! | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell XPS 400 OS Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit - Retail CPU Intel Pentium D 930 - 3.00GHz - Socket 775 LGA - 65 nm Motherboard Dell (0YC523) - Cset: i945P/PL/G/GZ - Sbridge: 82801G (ICH7) Memory 4GB Corsair PC-6400 (400 MHz) Graphics Card nVidia GeForce 9500 GT Sound Card SB Audigy SE Monitor(s) Displays Dual Dell 24" 2408WFP (Digital) Using DV-I Screen Resolution 1920 X 1200 Keyboard Memorex Multi-Function Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 PSU 375 Watts Case Dell XPS OEM Case Cooling Regular Fans Hard Drives Samsung - 1 x 250GB, 2 x 500GB (EcoDrives) & Seagate Barracuda - 1 X 400GB, 2 x 500GB, 1 x 1TB Internet Speed 21MBps Down & 2.70MBps Up Other Info http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps400/sm/specs.htm#wp1053343
Chipset: Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Memory Controller: 82945G/GZ
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