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Old 07-24-2002, 03:18 PM
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WebTV units that download a certain file have been rebooting and dialing 911.  Some 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/0...eut/index.html
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Old 07-24-2002, 04:53 PM
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Old 07-24-2002, 06:37 PM
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Too funny  :P
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Old 07-24-2002, 06:54 PM
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he he, I can only imagine what would happen if someone would turn this into a malicous, spreading virus...
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Old 07-24-2002, 07:38 PM
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Well considering the user installed base of probably about 73 people (give or take 50).  I doubt if it could do much harm even if it did self propagate.  ;D
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Old 07-24-2002, 11:08 PM
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lol! who knows what this could upscale too...i know one thing, 911 is a bit busier these days! haha
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Old 07-25-2002, 12:20 PM
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That could actually be a big problem, because those who need help won't be able to get it.
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Old 07-25-2002, 12:46 PM
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Very good point Vee_Ess.  I work in the emergency service and that's a very valid point.  It sucks going out on false alarms.  But like I said considering the installed user base it shouldn't be much of a problem.
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Old 07-25-2002, 01:33 PM
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lol ;D
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Old 07-25-2002, 11:48 PM
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i'll have to tell my parents, they have a webtv!  

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