I understand the concerns of some people. I don't want to live in Big Brother world either. And if it is going to be Big Brother, I want to know exactly what, how and when I am being watched.
However, the article about the Keylogger is a little to presumptuous.
The real life implications of this are plain: Computer manufacturers
Well, maybe one manufacturer is, and on this model of laptop.
appear to be cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security
Fair enough. If the keylogger didn't involve them, you might think they would say that. However, the "denial" message may be a copy&paste answer for any sort of negative response.
to make every person who buys a new computer
Again, one manufacturer, one model.
subject to immediate, unrestricted government recording of everything they do on those computers! EVERYTHING!
It logs keystrokes. Sure, would be a huge privacy invasion, but it certainly isn't everything you do. Doesn't log what you click on, what programs you install, what websites you visit (unless you type the address in).
And about the printer...interesting to know. When they start keeping a database of printer serials linked to owners, then you have to worry.
