PC Exports to China getting blocked?
Whether you agree or disagree with the Chinese Government’s policies, one that should be universally condemmed is that of forcing spyware on your computer. The software in question, “Green Dam Youth Escort” filtering software is claimed to be there “for the kiddies”, protecting them from all of the trials and tribulations of the internet. Besides the reports of massive security holes in this less than legal software, it appears that the almight iron glove supports theft as CyberSitter developer Solid Oak has claimed to have found equally massive amounts of stolen code. Super! Naturally, Solid Oak wants shipments haulted and is in the process of filling out a lawsuit. Tisk tisk. Seems as if that heavy handed approach is coming back to bite them them you know where. Karma is indeed a bitch. But then again, that isn’t there thing…is it?
**Update** China has made a big 180 and doing something very un-China like due to vast amounts of criticism from various sectors public and private. Apparently the Chinese government is now stating that users can un-install the Green Dam software without facing any penalties or sanctions. +1 for the Chinese people!
Source: Engadget, BBC, Image Source
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