Web TV calls 911

[Grinnin Reaper]

WebTV units that download a certain file have been rebooting and dialing 911. SPAMSome think it's just a prank but I think the units are trying to call our for help after the Microsoft takeover.

http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/ptech/07/24/msntv.prank.reut/index.html

[Uranium-235]

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[wizbones]

Too funny SPAM:P

[Keefe]

he he, I can only imagine what would happen if someone would turn this into a malicous, spreading virus...

[Grinnin Reaper]

Well considering the user installed base of probably about 73 people (give or take 50). SPAMI doubt if it could do much harm even if it did self propagate. SPAM;D

[MIK3]

lol! who knows what this could upscale too...i know one thing, 911 is a bit busier these days! haha

[vee_ess]

That could actually be a big problem, because those who need help won't be able to get it.

[Grinnin Reaper]

Very good point Vee_Ess. SPAMI work in the emergency service and that's a very valid point. SPAMIt sucks going out on false alarms. SPAMBut like I said considering the installed user base it shouldn't be much of a problem.

[aoC_PRoZaK]

lol ;D

[Aemon_]

i'll have to tell my parents, they have a webtv! SPAM

later

[MIK3]

man..i remeber way back when...when i had that stuff....very boring, bland, and i didnt like it at all, compared to the PC, but im sure over the years it has changed greatly...along w/ the PC's SPAM:)