This is nothing else than a security hole in an piece of software. It can be used to install and potentially execute malicious code on the computer. This could include the normal Zeus bot, or a key logger. In case of a key logger, it could be possible to spy the PIN associated with the ID. So if then you can also steal the ID card somehow, ... you can think of the rest.

And naturally, I would be the first suspect of doing so....

My guess is its better if you wouldn't have said anything!

The way you wrote this, you're giving Ubuntu a reputation that will make some people think twice before admitting that they also run Ubunut.

And if you would say the same thing but with 3 girls, then no one would belief you.

Doomed either way.

Just like MS used to first infringe on other companie's patents, and then buy the whole company if they were sued, they are now planning to buy the EU, just so they don't have to pay the more expensive fine imposed on them there.

I can see it now. The New Mac vs. PC commercials.

Hi, I'm a Mac. I automatically back myself up every 2 hours.

Hi, I'm a PC. I reboot myself every 2 hours to give you the best performance that you deserve!

Or another MS commercial:

Windows 7 - The most stable Windows yet. Runs for 2 hours without shutting down! And to further your productivity, we've automated the shutdown to help you drive productivity and grow your business!

Why do you assume that someone who will use Windows 7 for free will actually think that its great? It's not like SP2 will be out, all major software will be compatible, and most or all software takes advantage of the new capabilities to the fullest extend during the first year.... Maybe that's what MS wants to happen, but history tells us it won't. But you have a point: Someone who will gladly become an early adopter by getting the product for free, will be unlikely to pay extra for the "downgrade" on their new hardware... So in short, MS is educating the population to expect a buggy, unripe product, as long as its free or doesn't cost any extra. What would be the best way for Linux to compete for this market? I think we are going to get more focus on quality and capability in the future, instead of the "price" or "cost" discussions. This will be the demise of crappy windows, one way or the other!

You just contradicted yourself! First you say that people don't have a choice, and follow up by pointing out that people choose to use older versions... Interestingly enough, MS not only wants to control the source, but also the installed instance. How long before they control you? Oh wait...

Last time I checked, it was 2009...

Good point, but where is the boundary between "sharing with your friends" and "publishing" these days? If I post those comments on Facebook, and allow everyone to see my profile, its publishing, but when I only share them with my friends, its OK? What if I let everyone in my network see it? Frankly, I'm almost a bit scared to "publish" something I don't own inadvertently...